Dr Michael Roache
D.Clin.Psych, M.Sc., B.Sc.
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HCPC Registration number: PYL046545
​I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience across the lifespan, having worked in a variety of specialist services supporting children, families, and adults with complex mental health needs. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
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My Experience
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To date in my career, I have worked in:
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🔹 Child & Family Psychology Services – Supporting children, adolescents, and families with emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns.
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🔹 Community Forensic Services – Working with individuals who have experience with the criminal justice system. Predominantly delivering group therapy interventions to perpetrators of domestic abuse.
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🔹 Therapeutic Services for Children in Care – Providing psychological support to children with experiences of trauma, attachment difficulties, and loss.
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🔹 Trauma-Focused Therapy Services – Helping individuals process and recover from the impact of traumatic experiences.
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🔹 Intellectual Disability Services – Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.
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🔹 Paediatric Psychology Services – Working with children and families adjusting to medical conditions and hospital experiences.
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🔹 Autism Intervention Services – Providing assessment, intervention, and support for autistic children and adults.
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🔹 Personality Disorder Services – Helping individuals with complex emotional and relational difficulties develop self-awareness and coping strategies.
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🔹 Older Adult Services – Supporting older individuals with mental health, cognitive, and adjustment difficulties.
Education
2022 - 2025
Queen's University Belfast
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.)
My doctoral training combined academic study, clinical placements, and research to develop advanced skills in assessment, formulation, and therapy across a range of mental health presentations. This qualification has enabled me to work effectively with individuals, couples, and families, using evidence based approaches.
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2019 - 2020
Ulster University
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology (Mental Health & Psychological Therapies)
This specialised postgraduate training deepened my understanding of mental health difficulties and therapeutic interventions, focusing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy.
2014 - 2018
Ulster University
B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
My undergraduate degree provided a strong foundation in psychological theory, research methods, and human behaviour, covering key areas such as developmental psychology, cognitive processes, and mental health.
Common mental health difficulties I offer support for ​
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Depression & low mood
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Anxiety disorders (e.g., Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety)
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Trauma & PTSD
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Emotional regulation difficulties
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Relationship & interpersonal difficulties
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Personality disorders
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Self-esteem & identity concerns
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Stress & burnout
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Eating difficulties
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Adjustment to major life changes
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Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD)
Treatment modalities used within our service
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
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Psychotherapy – Understanding and changing relational patterns.
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Developing self-compassion and managing self-criticism.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Building psychological flexibility and resilience.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Balancing acceptance and change through skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation & reprocessing (EMDR) - A trauma-focused therapy that helps individuals process distressing memories by combining dual-attention stimulation (e.g. eye movements) with structured recall
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Systemic Therapy – Supporting couples and families in improving relationships and communication.
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