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Ms Siobhán Kavanagh-Loakman
10,403+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Ms Siobhán Kavanagh-Loakman is the founder and owner of Safe Kind Listening Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, where she offers a warm, thoughtful, and professional space for individuals seeking support and personal growth. With a strong background in both social care, social work and psychotherapy, Siobhán brings a deep understanding of emotional wellbeing, life transitions, and the complexities people face in their personal and professional lives.
Siobhán has 14 years of experience working in human services. Before establishing her private practice, Siobhán worked as a Social Worker with Tusla Child & Family Agency and the Health Service Executive in Wexford. As a Social Care Leader Siobhán worked with Barnardos in Waterford, and as a trainee Counsellor & Psychotherapist Siobhán volunteered at the Ford Counselling Service Wexford, Living Life Bray, Co. Wicklow and PCI Counselling Service Wexford.
Siobhán's academic training includes a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) from the Institute of Technology Carlow, an MSc in Professional Social Work from University College Dublin, and qualifications in counselling & psychotherapy from PCI College Dublin and Middlesex University London.
Siobhán works in a person-centred and humanistic way, placing great importance on empathy, safety, and collaboration. She also integrates psychodynamic therapy, alongside tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s individual needs. Siobhán aims to help clients gain deeper self-understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.
Siobhán supports clients with concerns including anger management, bereavement, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work-related issues, loss, and personal development.
Siobhán has 14 years of experience working in human services. Before establishing her private practice, Siobhán worked as a Social Worker with Tusla Child & Family Agency and the Health Service Executive in Wexford. As a Social Care Leader Siobhán worked with Barnardos in Waterford, and as a trainee Counsellor & Psychotherapist Siobhán volunteered at the Ford Counselling Service Wexford, Living Life Bray, Co. Wicklow and PCI Counselling Service Wexford.
Siobhán's academic training includes a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) from the Institute of Technology Carlow, an MSc in Professional Social Work from University College Dublin, and qualifications in counselling & psychotherapy from PCI College Dublin and Middlesex University London.
Siobhán works in a person-centred and humanistic way, placing great importance on empathy, safety, and collaboration. She also integrates psychodynamic therapy, alongside tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s individual needs. Siobhán aims to help clients gain deeper self-understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.
Siobhán supports clients with concerns including anger management, bereavement, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work-related issues, loss, and personal development.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Siobhán Kavanagh-Loakman
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · Psychotherapy
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of psychotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,530 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,796 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,732 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 795 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in psychotherapy
DOI: 10.6681/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38652617 · cited by 106
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Long-term follow-up of psychotherapy across IE
DOI: 10.3819/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33804016 · cited by 96
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Validation of clinical scoring in psychotherapy
DOI: 10.2387/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36745394 · cited by 94
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Long-term follow-up of psychotherapy across IE
DOI: 10.7339/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31291759 · cited by 36
Invited talks
- Practical updates in psychotherapy European Annual Congress (psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Online · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated psychotherapy — Online · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to psychotherapy
- Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · siobhan.kavanagh.loakman@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
