Portrait photo of Patrick Fagan, Addiction Therapist at Smarmore Castle, taken outside

Patrick Fagan


Paddy is an Addiction Therapist at Smarmore Castle with several years of experience working in the field of addiction. He holds a degree in Addiction Counselling and is a pre-accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Paddy works from an integrated therapeutic model, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches to support clients on their recovery journey.

He has a special interest in the relationship between addiction and trauma and incorporates this understanding into his therapeutic work. Paddy also has a personal and professional interest in Buddhist and Indian breathwork practices, which inform his holistic approach to healing and self-awareness.