Hi my name is Michael Sullivan and this is my Business Haven CBT.

I have worked in Mental Health Services, Residential Care and Third sector settings for over 30 years. I have directly managed services as well as delivering individual therapy and support . I am fully trained to Diploma level in CBT but also specialist training in CBT for children and young people. I am fully accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy.  I also worked privately for an online service called IESO and currently work within  NHS Mental Health services as a Psychological/CBT Therapist.

I undertake ongoing training and this has included recently the following, Complex Trauma, long term conditions, Managing OCD, IBS and CBT, Specialist CBT supervision and Body Focused repetitive behaviours.

My most recent experience involves working within Grampian NHS as a Psychological Therapist and CBT supervisor. I work across Aberdeenshire GP practices and deliver therapy to a wide range of Adults from 16yrs upwards.

Also I  have spent many years as a Community Education Worker, Youth Worker, and Service /Project manager including rural, city and detached youth provision. I have also developed, created and managed community based housing support and residential services for young people as well as managed a Specialist Behaviour Support and Educational unit. As well as developing and Lecturing on remote MSC courses (UHI).

I have a commitment to professional development and learning and I am also actively involved in delivering training and support to other staff working with young people and adults.

I appreciate that CBT and mental health support is available on the NHS and would encourage anyone to access this through their own GP as  first step, however I also recognise sometimes people are looking for more confidentiality and control especially in a rural area so when access to this service is difficult then private support can sometimes be a more helpful and personal option.

I live and work in the Aberdeenshire and I am actively involved in the local kayaking and running clubs and have a special passion for open water swimming, especially in winter (with a wetsuit!).