Gavin Beard

Integrative Therapist – Trauma Specialist
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About

Since 2001, Gavin Beard has worked with Priory as an outpatient therapist seeing individuals, couples and families.

Gavin has experience working with patients experiencing depressive disorders, stress and anxiety as well as patients with co-existing conditions such as bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Gavin is fully trained in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) – a therapy used to treat many forms of trauma.

Training

  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy – WPF
  • Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Accredited with Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP)
  • Accredited with National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (NCAC)
  • British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registered (BACPReg)

Research interests

  • Relapse prevention
  • Trauma
  • Family intervention

Qualifications

  • Accredited with Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP)
  • Accredited with National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (NCAC)
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy – WPF
  • British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registered (BACPReg)
  • Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)

I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years and bring a wealth of warmth, skill and experience to my work. I have specialised in addictions and managed a number of successful inpatient treatment programmes alongside setting up both day care and family programmes.