Michael Hewson
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About me
You may find yourself feeling anxious or depressed, experiencing a grief or loss of a relationship. You may be struggling with something that has just arrived in your personal life or find yourself still deeply affected by something that may have happened a long time ago. You might feel so overwhelmed you don't know really where to start, or that the words just don't want to come. In whatever place you find yourself I am ready and able to meet you wherever you are emotionally. However you are feeling, I feel I have the skills and experience to meet you fully and hold those emotions with you so that you can explore in a safe, empathic space, free of judgement.
I use an integration of Gestalt and Person Centred approaches. I believe that what we have not resolved comes back and 'plays out' in our present lives. We can’t change our pasts but by working ‘in the now’ and today, we can begin to see what is impacting us and how it affects us in our present life. Beyond the ‘theories’ however I am really aware that research has shown that it is the relationship between counsellor and client where the real work happens and I believe that my real skills are in building the safe space and trust that you need to explore and gain higher self-awareness and resilience.
Every client seeking counselling hopes for some kind of change but that can be a difficult and at times painful process. We often struggle to be our 'authentic selves'. Starting to talk to somebody about difficult things is like embarking on a journey into new, uncharted waters. It can feel strangely calm but other times it may feel stormier and more difficult. I am here to take that journey with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I started my training at CityLit and then went on to Spurgeons College where I gained a Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4).
I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, low self esteem and compulsive behaviours. I have also worked with clients who have PTSD and experienced trauma in their lives and I have also worked with those in grief.
I believe the relationship is everything in the therapeutic work we do together and I firmly believe that every client has it within themselves to find their own solution. My role is to establish a safe space in which you can explore and grow in your self awareness and resilience.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). 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
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have also worked with refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced deeply traumatic events, effecting themselves and their families. I found this work very rewarding and intend to extend my knowledge and skills in the area of Trauma and PTSD.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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I offer face to face counselling in Clapham, South London on Thursdays. I am available for online clients the rest of the week.
