Michael Kavanagh

About me

I'm Michael, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in treating people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex-PTSD. I have worked in mental health services for over 15 years, including a decade within the NHS.

People experiencing PTSD or trauma symptoms need to process past experiences safely with a skilled and compassionate clinician who has their very best interests at heart.

If you are struggling with flashbacks, nightmares or difficult thoughts about the past, I understand.

It is not your fault, you are having a normal reaction to difficult past events. I am HCPC registered and offer evidence-based treatments to resolve trauma symptoms.

This includes EMDR & Trauma-Focused CBT, which clinical guidelines recommend as first-line treatments for processing trauma, flashbacks, and nightmares.

Where it fits the person’s needs, I also use DBT, ACT, and CFT to help instil effective emotional regulation and self-compassion.

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