Michael Aspden
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About me
I'm a psychotherapist and counsellor with over 20 years of experience. My passion and aim lies in helping individuals and couples to live better lives by tackling issues like anxiety, depression, anger, communication, trust and more. I also work on boosting self-confidence, improving relationships, and navigating through times of loss.
In our sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and how your past experiences shape your present. Together, we'll look at ways of thinking, behaving, and communicating that can lead to positive changes in your life.
I offer both brief and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs. My approach is collaborative - I take account of what seems to work best for you and your goals. I've worked extensively with men's concerns, which can benefit both male clients and their partners.
Sessions are conducted via online video or ‘phone, which could make it easier for you to access the support you need. Subject to availability, sessions are tailored to fit into your schedule and typically last 50 minutes (30 minute sessions are also possible – please contact me for details/cost). Limited in person sessions are mainly for clinical supervision.
I qualified as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, have a postgrad diploma in clinical supervision & consultancy, a postgrad certification in couple therapy and have undertaken further trainings in CBT skills, EMDR, Assessment, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness. My approach is integrative and eclectic, drawing on various techniques to help your specific situation.
If you're interested in working together, or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help you face life's challenges and progress towards your goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, have a postgrad diploma in clinical supervision & consultancy, a postgrad certification in couple therapy and have undertaken further trainings in CBT skills, EMDR, Assessment, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness. I've worked in a range of settings including GP's practice, counselling agencies, EAP providers and private practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Men's issues.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual 50 min appointments: £50 (please contact me concerning lower fees for 30 min follow-up appointment/s - also fees for concessions).
- Couple 50 min appointments: £70 (please contact me if you wish to discuss concessions).
- Clinical supervision appointments for individuals: £50 (please contact me if you wish to discuss concessions).
Please contact me for further information, or to discuss an initial appointment/check potential appointment times.
When I work
Daytime and evening appointments (subject to availability).
