Michelle Richards

Verified Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

York Psychotherapeutic Counsellor PgDip MBACP & Reiki

About me

I work with both couples and Individuals.

Working together we will find a solution that suits you as an individual as opposed to a label - for example, a person might be diagnosed with depression or anxiety and prescribed antidepressants to alleviate the symptoms, however the therapy we embark on can help you deal with the root cause and in doing so, provide healing. Likewise, someone diagnosed with ADHD or highly sensitive personality type, may want to gain a greater understanding of how it manifests for them and how it may have impacted relationships. 

Therapy provides an opportunity to facilitate this personal growth and as such develop a different approach to life. This will change how you feel about yourself and others. It can also help you identify patterns and stop you from making the same mistakes over and over if you choose to. 

I am trained in Transactional Analysis which works effectively for individuals and for couples counselling. 

I am also a trained Havening practitioner which is a useful tool to overcome phobias or trauma.

in addition to this I am a trained Reiki practitioner which aids relaxtion, reduces stress and therefore has a positive impact on overall health, both physical and mental

I offer a Free online consultation for individual work to see if we think we can work together. I work with the symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder,  trauma, weight issues,  abuse, anger management, bereavement, issues encountered due to neurodivergence or simply because you may be feeling sad or lonely.

I founded jubilee counselling in Hampshire in 2010 before relocating to York in 2015.
In addition to 15 years counselling experience I have 20 years experience working for a large PLC providing coaching, Marketing, business and personal development. This foundation gave me access to first class training and innovative tools that help release potential. I have built upon this wealth of experience to create an integrated therapeutic approach based on individual need.

Training, qualifications & experience

Training, Qualifications & Experience.

Having studied at the Metanoia institute in London, I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in Relational Transactional Analysis with 15 years experience in clinical practice.


Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Metanoia Institute London
Four years advanced training in Clinical Psychotherapy MSc - (Middlesex University & Metanoia)

Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Studies

Understanding ADHD Kings College London - certificate in current research and practice 

Couples Training - Metanoia Institute London with Maria Gilbert

The Key to Couples Work Training - Jennie Miller

Sales, Marketing, Business, development and Performance management

Addiction Therapy Training - Metanoia Institute London

Attachment training - Bowlby jnr

Bereavement training - St Leonard's Hospice York

Certificate in Foundation Yoga - The Stables 

The 8-week MBSR course (Mindfulness Hampshire)

I am a certified Havening Technique practitioner (ADT)

Reiki Practitioner

I am a member of BACP.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Stress related issues, affairs, betrayals, separation, divorce, work related stress, anger management, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement, PTSD, CPTSD, relationship issues, work related difficulties and self harm.
(Self harm can relate to many coping mechanisms adopted by people in order to divert or releave an undesirable or painfull feeling. This might include over eating, binging, cutting, hair pulling, substance abuse etc). Overwhelming or habitual feelings of sadness, fearfulness or anger.

Photos & videos

Fees

£30.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Fees

Free initial 20 minute online consultation.

If we then decide to work together my fee ranges from £30.00 to £70.00 per session. This is means dependent and the type of work undertaken. Please ask.

Couples therapy - £70.00

Reiki - £30.00 

Payment in advance is required for bank transfers.

Please email 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Organisations

Key details

Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.