Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen
Irnham Lodge
Townsend Road
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5RG

tel: 01398 332428
web: www.michaelcohenpsychologist.co.uk
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Counsellor Profile

In my mid thirties I decided to change my career as I had been interested in psychology since my days at college as a teenager. I became a Samaritan and worked with young offenders while studying for a BSc in psychology.

I have worked as a counsellor and psychologist for approximately 20 years. I use an integrative approach as I have experience in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), schema focused therapy and hypnosis for cients who wish to stop smoking or lose weight.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I attended Birkbeck College, University of London to study for a BSc in psychology.

After graduating, I specialised in the discipline of Counselling through a Master’s Degree at London Guildhall University and finally a Post Practitioner’s Diploma at London Metropolitan University.

Since becoming a Chartered Psychologist, I have worked within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors seeing clients for individual sessions, family therapy and group therapy.

In addition to my private practice, I have specialised in addiction/dependency: alcohol, drugs etc, working in doctor’s surgeries, day centres and rehabilitation units.

I have also specialised in personality disorders and worked in an HM Prison Special Unit for prisoners diagnosed with Dangerous, Severe Personality Disorders (DSPD). I have seen prisoners for individual sessions, as well as being group facilitator in psychoanalytical and psychoeducational groups.

I devise and deliver various training packages, on CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Basic Counselling Skills, Alcohol Dependency and Cocaine Dependency.

I adhere to The British Psychological Society Code of Ethics