Michael Dempsey
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BA (Hons), MSc, Prof Dip Psy C., MNCS (Accred), Hyp. CS. MHS
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About me
I have had successful careers in education, the natural sciences and social services with a strong academic background in psychology. I bring all my life-experience to bear as a therapist; I am passionate about helping people find the meaning and joy in their lives; I believe we all have an inner drive to fulfill our destiny by finding our true Self and having the courage to express that Self.
I believe we all face challenges and reach pivotal moments in our lives and that sometimes we need support to explore, learn, and grow from such experiences. I see counselling as a journey and a personal investment. I work in the integrative tradition: your personality and your goals shape our approach to the journey we undertake. I am particularly interested in helping people manage difficult life-events; lifestyle issues; addictions and substance misuse; stress and anxiety and working with people for whom life has lost its sparkle or direction. I am friendly, professional, ethical and pride myself on being both analytical and imaginative.
You can email or call me for a 15-minute free-of-charge initial chat to see if I can help you. If we decide to work together I usually suggest weekly one-hour sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills Cert. Hyp. CS.
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Ad Dip Psy C.)
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Prof Dip Psy C.)
- NCS accredited Certificate in Telephone and On-line Counselling.
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology.
- B.A. (Hons) Psychology.
- B.P.S. Level A Cert. in Occupational Testing.
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society M.B.Ps.S.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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National Counselling Society (NCS)
The National Counselling Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
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Usually £60 per full hour but other rates are negotiable depending on your circumstances.
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I work from my consulting room at home and am also a certified telephone and on-line counsellor. I work days and evenings, Monday to Thursday.
Further information
Call me or email me to arrange a free-of-charge 15 minute informal discussion about how I might be able to help you.
I am also a qualified hypnotherapist. I am a member of the National Counselling and National Hypnotherapy Societies - working within their Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
I have regular supervision and have Professional Civil Liability Insurance.
Testimonials
I was very nervous and unsure about therapy when I first started looking into it. However, I felt so fortunate having referred myself to Mick. From the very first meeting I felt I was in a very safe and secure environment. I came to Mick looking for help with my addictions that could have spiraled out of control; but once we started looking into it, I could see that there were deeper issues which needed working on. With Mick I felt able to talk freely about anything from work, relationships and even my early childhood. This helped me get a better and deeper understanding of my feelings, thoughts and actions, and to make changes. It has been an incredible journey for me and I cannot thank Mick enough for that. I now look forward to what the future has in store. I highly recommend Mick to anyone who feels they have lost their way; let him help you get that spark back as he did with me.
You are not alone. We are not alone. Thank you again, Mick.
Ricky
Dear Mick. Thank you for helping me blow the clouds away!
DO
When I went to see Mick, I had been through years of avoidant, depressive behaviours; struggling with familial relationships and overthinking anything and everything. The world was a gloomy and stressful place. But after reflecting on my life with Mick's guidance, the darkness lifted and life started to offer me opportunities. Mick helped me "play the game of life" - and now I'm winning!
D
I had sessions with Mick when I was finding it hard to keep things together and my personal issues started affecting my work life. With Mick's help I found out I was struggling with things I had been totally unaware of. Together, we began to identify areas of my behaviours and thinking which we could work on and change, and Mick opened my eyes to other exciting possibilities. He was so easy to talk to and I always felt safe, comfortable and listened to. Now, through his insight and methods, I've found solutions and have started to heal and make plans for an exciting future. Working with Mick has had a massive impact on my life and I recommend his services to anyone.
PK
"I suffered with intense anxiety around my speech as a child; always worrying about using the phone or talking to people I didn't know well. It stopped me from going for certain jobs; it kept me shy and I found it difficult to socialize with new people.
It was when I was made redundant due to Covid that I was forced to look for a new job and I realized that I needed to address my anxiety in order for me to move forward. My wife and I looked for a local Hypnotherapist and we were lucky enough to find Mick through the Directory.
From the first initial phone call all the way to the final session he helped me to figure out why I have anxiety and taught me how to manage it. The affect it has had on my anxiety was huge, I can now speak on the phone to strangers without worry, and it has made a huge difference to my life in such a positive way.
Mick made me feel relaxed and safe during treatments and I would highly recommend him to anyone."
