Michael Day, HNC Counselling, Dip. Transactional Analysis Counselling - CMCOSCA

Training, qualifications & experience

Higher National Certificate in Counselling
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling (COSCA)
Post Graduate Diploma Transactional Analysis Counselling (Queen Margaret university)
Counselling member of COSCA
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (NADA five point protocol)

I initially trained at Telford College in Edinburgh where I gained an HNC in counselling. I then went on to train in Transactional Analysis with a psychotherapy speciality at Physics Training, where I gained the COSCA validated diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling. I am currently working towards an MSc in Transactional Analysis Counselling.

I have worked  as a mentor at Health in Mind, a charitable organisation which aims to promote the health and well being of people who experience mental health difficulties. I was a counsellor in the Low Cost Counselling Scheme at Edinburgh Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy (EICP). I worked as a volunteer counsellor at Crossreach Counselling Lothian for about two years. I also spent three years working at Simpson House Counselling as a volunteer, where I recieved specialist trianing to enable me to provide counselling to people who are effected by problematic substance use.

As well as my private practice I also work part time with MELD (Mid & East Lothian Drugs) based in Dalkeith, where I work with people to help reduce the harm of their substance misuse.

I am also qualified certified and insured to practice Auricular (ear) acupuncture. This can help with relaxation stress relief and cravings when choosing to give up or reduce the use of substances. This includes tobacco, alcohol and caffeine as well as narcotics. I use this in conjunction wit five finger Qi-gong,a simple meditation.

I am a member of The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA), The United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA), and The Scottish Transactional Analysis Association (STAA) as well as being a counselling member of COSCA. I also receive regular supervision from a fully qualified supervisor on a regular basis to ensure I practice in a safe and ethical manner
I adhere to the code of ethics of the EATA, UKATA & COSCA

As well as being a therapist I also worked for a number of years in further education at Edinburgh's Telford College assisting people with various types of learning impairments access further education.