Michael Forrest

Working in an embodied and relational way, I offer a safe, empathic space for you to explore anything that may be troubling you - it may be a challenge or difficulty you're currently facing, a feeling of unease and dissatisfaction with your life or the need to come to terms with something from your past.  Over time, I aim to help you develop a greater self-awareness and inner resilience to meet life.  This is based on my experience of working as a therapist with individuals and couples for 20 years, someone who's had 35 years’ mindfulness experience and as a supervisor and certified trainer in NVC (Nonviolent Communication)

In my work, I integrate the approaches I've been trained in - some of which I first met and received in order to heal my own trauma.  I am a BACP Accredited counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor.

My Specialisms Include:

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Issues, Relationship Issues & Relational Dynamics, Couples, Loss & Bereavement, Confidence & Self-Esteem, and Mindfulness.

 I have previously  worked in a Hospice as a Bereavement Counsellor, as well as the NHS supporting individuals with complex trauma.  I also worked for Social Services out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team for 12 years, supporting families in crisis, through conflict resolution and mediation.  

My Approach:

I recognise early life experiences and relationships may have shaped how you see the world.  They can also have a profound impact on your sense of self.   You may have needed to disconnect from your experience at times just to survive emotional pain.  This is a natural way of coping for a time but if left in place permanently can reduce your ability to be spontaneous and fully engage in life.

I have compassion for others who are struggling as I've had a deep therapeutic journey myself.  My presence supports you to meet your challenges.  I recognise it's important to develop inner resources before working with strong emotions that can arise in therapy.  Any resources and skills you develop whilst with me, add to your on-going inner resilience.

Professional Membership:

I am an accredited member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).  As such, I adhere to their Code of Ethics and they have a formal route through which complaints can be heard, if they cannot be resolved in the first instance by talking to me - more information is available on their website: www.bacp.co.uk

My Fee's

I offer a half price initial meeting: 

Individuals 50 minutes £60

Couples 60 minutes £80 

Supervison 60 minutes £60

I am registered BUPA counsellor, offering sessions to clients with BUPA membership.

For more information, please visit my website www.embodiedrelationalliving.com