Bernadette Kavanagh
Integrative Counsellor
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Welcome...
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Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
I am an experienced Counsellor offering Felt Trauma, Gestalt, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural therapies. I can also incorporate mindfulness, visualisation, object work.
I am extensively experienced in the Felt trauma approach in both individually and in group settings.
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An integrative approach allows me to tailor sessions to each client’s unique needs — one size does not fit all.
In addition to my therapeutic training, I have spent many years volunteering and later becoming the Clinical Lead within a domestic abuse and trauma centre, supporting individuals through complex and challenging circumstances.
Therapy sessions are available face-to-face or by telephone. Wherever possible, I recommend face-to-face sessions, as I believe they provide the greatest therapeutic benefit for you.
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Taking the first step in asking for help can require a great deal of courage.
I offer a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, and fears — with the aim of helping you find comfort, emotional wellbeing, and a greater sense of happiness.
Together, we will explore new ways of viewing and understanding your situation within a warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment.
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For a trusting therapeutic relationship to grow between us, confidentiality is very important.
I keep only brief notes from our sessions, and you are welcome to request to see them at any time under the Data Protection Act.
There are a few rare situations where I may need to break confidentiality for safety or legal reasons. If these ever arise, I would explain them clearly and sensitively. We will also talk through these at our first session so you know what to expect from the start.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, and my work is always supervised and fully insured to ensure the best possible support for you.
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Mindfulness and Calm
In a world where we’re constantly juggling so much, it can often feel as though something is about to give.
Work, family, friendships, relationships, fitness, keeping up with expectations — there can be so much to think about that it’s no surprise many of us feel overwhelmed.
Mindfulness is a gentle practice that can help you find calm and clarity amid the chaos of everyday life.
It’s important to know that mindfulness isn’t about banishing thoughts. Instead, we explore how to stay in the present moment while accepting the natural ebb and flow of thoughts without judgment or reaction.
Through this process, we can begin noticing and working with emotions that you may not currently recognise, understand, or be aware of.
The techniques we use in our sessions can be practised at home — in fact, this is encouraged. With regular practice, mindfulness can become a valuable tool to support a sense of calm, control, and emotional wellbeing.
