--- title: 'Dr David Trickey' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-david-trickey' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-david-trickey.md' date: '2026-05-13' description: 'Dr David Trickey is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. He has specialised in working with children, young people and families affected by trauma since 2000, particularly following experiences such as domestic abuse and family loss. Alongside his clinical work, he leads and supports others through training, supervision and service development, including his role within specialist services for children in care. His work brings together research and practice, with a focus on improving how trauma is understood and responded to across different settings. Dr Trickey has contributed to national guidance, including the revision of the NICE guidelines for PTSD. Through his work, he continues to support professionals and services to provide effective, evidence-based care for children and families.' taxonomy: tag: - Trauma - PTSD partner: - 'Anna Freud Centre' - 'Uk Trauma Council' --- ![Dr David Trickey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-david-trickey/supporting-a-child-who-doesnt-want-to-go-to-school.jpg) Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council # Dr David Trickey Supporting children, young people and families affected by trauma. ![Dr David Trickey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-david-trickey/doctor-david-trickey.jpg)## Dr David Trickey ### Mental Health Expert Dr David Trickey is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. He has specialised in working with children, young people and families affected by trauma since 2000, particularly following experiences such as domestic abuse and family loss. Alongside his clinical work, he leads and supports others through training, supervision and service development, including his role within specialist services for children in care. His work brings together research and practice, with a focus on improving how trauma is understood and responded to across different settings. Dr Trickey has contributed to national guidance, including the revision of the NICE guidelines for PTSD. Through his work, he continues to support professionals and services to provide effective, evidence-based care for children and families. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/children-and-the-trauma-of-the-grenfell-tragedy/trauma-in-children.jpg) ### Video: Children and the trauma of the Grenfell tragedy [Video: Children and the trauma of the Grenfell tragedy](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/children-and-the-trauma-of-the-grenfell-tragedy) Dr Sian Williams and Dr David Trickey talk about the trauma suffered by children who witnessed the Grenfell tower fire. [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/when-children-come-back-recognising-trauma-in-school/trauma-in-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: When children come back: recognising trauma in school [Factsheet: When children come back: recognising trauma in school](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/when-children-come-back-recognising-trauma-in-school) Many children return to school carrying experiences their teachers know nothing about. Some will settle quickly; others will struggle in ways that aren't… [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/supporting-children-after-trauma/supporting-a-traumatised_child.jpg) ### Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma [Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/supporting-children-after-trauma) Learn how trauma affects children, recognise common reactions, and discover practical ways to support recovery through safety, routine, and emotional … [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/handling-disclosures-children-and-trauma/mental-health-awarenesss.webp) ### Video: Handling Disclosures - Children and Trauma [Video: Handling Disclosures - Children and Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/handling-disclosures-children-and-trauma) David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Anna Freud Centre, offers advice to teaching staff faced with disclosures from children about traumatic… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/children-and-trauma-handling-disclosures/david-trickey-trauma.jpg) ### Transcript: Handling disclosures of Trauma from children [Transcript: Handling disclosures of Trauma from children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/children-and-trauma-handling-disclosures) Transcript of our film where Dr David Trickey offers advice to teaching staff faced with disclosures from children about traumatic experiences. 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