Michael Savage

Michael Savage
92-94 Tooley Street
London Bridge
London
SE1

tel: 0779 617 85 74
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Counsellor Profile

You are searching for a therapist, and wondering which one to choose? And at the same time, you would like to find someone who can help you through your present crisis/difficulties/problems. I remember so well my questions before my first sessioin - will he like me? will he judge me? can he help me? what about my anxiety? So many questions. If these are some of yours, then we already have a lot in common.
Originally I am from Ireland, but have travelled and lived in various countries. Becoming a therapist was not just a career path for me, but also something deeply personal. Yes, it was scary getting to know myself, but also it has been liberating. Therapy is not magic, but it can make an enormous difference to our lives.
I wish you well on your journey.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

My own background is in the area of social work and teaching. Have been involved with many groups - youth clubs, Samaritans, Secondary school students, Third Level, homeless people.
I have a Diploma in Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis, Hendon, London. And am currently completing my MA in psychotherapy accredited by University of Middlesex.
Have worked as a volunteer counsellor with the Terrence Higgins Trust in London.
Also worked in a GP Medical Centre in south London.
Have also some experience of working in a mental health setting, and with prisoners.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Personality Disorders

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Spirituality/Religious Issues.
Issues relating to HIV/AIDS
Issues around Gay/Lesbian identity.

Fees

£30 per session.

Extra Information

It is suffering of various kinds that brings each one of us to therapy. Naturally we want that suffering to be lessened and taken away, but maybe the suffering has also got a message for us. Maybe it tells us that something in my life needs to be recognised, reclaimed, and integrated. That is the work of Psychosynthesis. It is important to look at my past and present, but with an eye to my future.