Michael Rimmer

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About me

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to shift, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to work it out by yourself.

I offer a space where you can speak openly and make sense of what’s going on, without being judged, analysed, or told who you should be.

My approach is person-centred, which means I work with you as an individual — not a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a general sense that something isn’t right, we focus on understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface.

Therapy with me isn’t just about talking — it’s about gaining clarity. As we work together, clients often begin to notice patterns more clearly, feel more grounded in themselves, and make decisions with greater confidence.

I offer a balance of warmth and honesty. I will listen carefully, but where it’s helpful, I will also gently challenge unhelpful patterns so that things can start to shift.

My aim is to help you develop a clearer understanding of yourself, so that you can move forward in a way that feels right for you.

If you'd like to explore counselling with me, feel free to get in touch.

I offer both in-person and online sessions, with online counselling providing a flexible and effective way to engage in therapy from your own space.

Alongside my counselling work, I also provide clinical supervision for counsellors. You can find more information on my supervision profile here: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/supervisor_56089.html

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Training, qualifications & experience

I work as a counsellor in private practice, supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

I have worked with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including:

  • Bereavement & Loss
  • Carer and Patent-Carer roles
  • Low self-esteem
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Anger awareness
  • Addiction & substance misuse (including gaming addiction)
  • Bullying
  • Self-harm
  • Eating disorders
  • Trauma
  • Sexual abuse
  • Personality disorders.

As valuable as this experience is I am always mindful that every client is unique and that the work we do will not be shaped by the experience of others.

Qualifications

  • Level 6 Supervision
  • Level 5 Diploma Counselling Adult Trauma
  • Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling skills
  • Level 2 Certificate introduction to Counselling
  • Level 4 Certificate Mentoring
  • Level 3 Certificate Mentoring
  • Level 2 Advocacy
  • PGCE Teaching Secondary & Post-16 Education
  • Level 3 Certificate Training and Personnel Practice CIPD

Training

  • Mental health awareness
  • Substance and alcohol misuse
  • Suicide and self-harm awareness
  • Personality disorder awareness
  • Domestic abuse awareness

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Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£40.00 - £52.50

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Standard rates (2026) per session:

  • In person: £47.50 - £52.50
  • Online: £40.00
  • Supervision: £67.50

Reduced rates (2026) (financial hardship/students)

  • In person: £42.50

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When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

My weekly schedule is:

Tuesday - In person Preston

Wednesday - Online

Thursday - Online

Friday  - In person Warrington

Further information

Students please be aware that my modality is Person-Centred, if it is part of your course requirement, you should ensure this is appropriate. If in doubt please ask your tutor.  I am happy to provide a record of your sessions, for your course requirements/portfolio.

Rutherford House, Warrington Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6ZH

Ashton & Lea Golf Club, Tudor Avenue, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0XA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Additional languages

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Supervision

In person
Online

I offer supervision grounded in person-centred principles and the Seven-Eyed Model, supporting reflective practice and professional development.

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Michael Rimmer
Michael Rimmer