Michael Feat ~ Experienced Psychotherapist Counsellor and Supervisor ~ MSc UKCP
About me
CORONAVIRUS ~ SUPPORT IN A TIME OF CRISIS
Covid & Contact via the Internet
As of 23rd Jan 2021 safest practice is still best delivered via online video platforms such as Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp etc...
Please include your choice of platform with your enquiry giving one week's notice as the service diary is extremely busy.
A reduced fee scheme is available for NHS staff and other key workers
I am regulated by UKCP and registered with Professional Standards Authority. I work effectively and empathically with people to address challenging issues and improve the quality of their lives and relationships.I see adults (18+) individually and in couples and supervise experienced therapists.
My Counselling, Psychotherapy and supervision practice is located within dedicated premises in Frieth RG9 6NS 3 miles from Marlow in Bucks in a tranquil area of outstanding natural beauty.
I completed separate counselling, psychotherapy and supervisor trainings at the Metanoia Institute in London over the course of many years to achieve BA and MSc degrees in those disciplines. Metanoia is widely regarded as one of the most thorough trainings available. Following qualification I worked for a long time providing individual and group psychotherapy for the Dove Centre in Aylesbury until Bucks closed that centre, I then established a busy private practice in Marlow Bucks. I have been accredited with the UKCP for a number years, and follow a rigorous program of Continuing Professional Development.
I have a special interest in helping people with a range of anxiety issues, and a wide experience in helping people with:
- anxiety / stress
- abuse issues
- addictions [including inappropriate internet use]
- inappropriate and disordered eating
- personality problems
- depression
- loss and bereavement
- trauma work
- Lack of meaning
- I have a personal interest in prostate cancer support
Extensive further training in relational therapy has supported my Couples' work and now forms a significant part of my practice. Further, I remain committed to an ethical pricing structure in line with peer professionals within the UKCP.
Confidentiality and GDPR
Trust is the cornerstone of effective therapy. I treat confidentiality very seriously and will outline my legal obligations, responsibilities and commitments during our initial contact to ensure a full understanding around this issue. NB: a coded system is used with regard to essential notes used for record keeping; issues discussed in supervision prioritise client anonymity. When therapy ends, emails and phone numbers are removed from electronic media and records of attendance are kept for the statutory time prior to erasure. Client details can only be released following a formal process by the judiciary whereupon all relevant parties are first informed.
My Counselling, Psychotherapy and supervision practice is located within dedicated premises in Frieth RG9 6NS 3 miles from Marlow in Bucks in a tranquil area of outstanding natural beauty.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
BA Hons
Diploma in Counselling
UKCP registered as Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor
20 Years of experience
Member of IARTA, The International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis
Supervision Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy ~ Metanoia.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
French language.
Autistic presentations.
Therapies offered
Fees
Fees from 30/3/20 are:
COVID: SKYPE/ZOOM £50 for 45mins individually, £70 for a couple.
INSTANCES OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CONSIDERED
Otherwise: £60 for a 50 minute adult individual session daytime 9am to 5pm. (Supervision sessions charged at same rate).
£90 for a 75 min couples session of solution focussed relationship therapy, a six session commitment is recommended.
£50 per member for a 1.5 hr. group session [max number of 8]. (instances of financial hardship considered).
PS. Payment is due at the end of the session and a 48 hr cancellation policy operates.
CONTACT: Tel: 07870 923876 ~ You will invariably be connected to an answering service if I am in session. Please leave a message stating clearly your name, contact number and a time when we can talk confidentially. I will then return your call as soon as possible to discuss the nature of your enquiry.
Availability
Mon to Fri office hours.
Further information
- I am well supported by in-depth supervision and extensive ongoing professional development. I am a registered psychotherapist and supervisor with UKCP.
Therapies Offered
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- Cognitive and Behavioural Transactional Analysis.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
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- Humanistic Therapies
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- Mindfulness based Therapies
- Mentalisation
