Michael Mayerfeld
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About me
Who I Work With: As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting children and young people facing challenges such as exam stress, loneliness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviours. My approach is tailored to create a safe, supportive space for young people to explore their concerns.
I am particularly experienced in working with boys and young men, who are far less likely to access therapy.
Specialisations: I have specialist training in supporting young people navigating addiction, whether it involves experimenting with substances or addressing more complex drug or alcohol use. I also help with behavioural addictions, such as excessive gaming, gambling and sex.
Additionally, I work with those affected by others’ addiction, recognising the bravery of parents who reach out to protect their children’s wellbeing.
My experience extends to working with neurodivergent young people (including ADHD), addressing their unique needs with understanding and patience. I also provide a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals, supporting them to navigate challenges with confidence and authenticity.
What to Expect: I take a collaborative approach, actively involving parents, and carers in the therapeutic process. My practice draws on years of experience working with local therapy charities, schools, PRUs, and Youth Offending Services. Warm, non-judgemental, and deeply empathetic, I adapt to the needs of each young person to create a positive and productive therapeutic experience.
Next step: Reach out to arrange your first session, and together we can begin working through the challenges you’re facing.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an Advanced Practitioner and Accredited Member of Addiction Professionals and a Registered Member of the BACP. I hold a Masters of Science in Counselling and in the Psychology of Addiction (London SouthBank University) and I am a qualified Youth Worker.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Those affected by other peoples Addiction
Porn related issues
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a complimentary introductory phone call. Concessionary rates are available.
Further information
Once you reach out via my email address, my phone number or using the email me/ contact box on this page, I will respond within 24 hours. Please check your spam email folder if you have not heard from me within this time frame.
We will then agree on a time/place for our first appointment. I find weekly appointments are normally most appropriate and generally we keep to the same time/place each week. Parents/carers are welcome to join for the first session if this would be helpful.
