About me
Hi, I’m Michael.
There are times in life when we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unsure of how to move forward. Sometimes, what we need most is a safe and supportive space where we can slow down, feel heard and accepted, and make sense of what we’re experiencing.
As a counsellor, I offer a warm, comfortable and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of what you’re going through, gain greater self-awareness and consider ways of moving forward that feel right for you.
I believe that being genuinely listened to and understood can be an important part of the therapeutic process. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and centred around you as an individual.
I offer short- and long-term counselling in person, online and by telephone. Home visits and one-off sessions are also available where appropriate.
If you feel counselling may be helpful, please get in touch for a free initial consultation. This gives us an opportunity to meet, talk about what has brought you to counselling and consider whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling,
I have worked within the NHS offering short term therapy (6-12 weeks) and have also worked within an a low-cost agency offering open ended therapy. I enjoy working with adults and young people of all ages, from all walks of life and I am passionate about helping people to find their best self. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical framework.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are £60 per session (50 minutes).
Initially I would recommend we have a chat over zoom or on the phone for about 15-20 minutes in which you can ask me some questions and we can discuss your reason/s for counselling. An introductory session is a great way for you to get a sense of me and whether you feel I am a good fit for you. After which if you feel comfortable we can then arrange a mutual time and day in which to start.
I do have a limited number of concession or reduced fee spaces available.
When I work
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I work in person, online and by phone and will always try to be flexible in offering a time and day that best suits your schedule.
Further information
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to begin talking about what has brought you to counselling. We can explore the difficulties or concerns you’re currently experiencing, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions about counselling and how we might work together. There’s no expectation that you need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to talk about.
Most importantly, the first session gives you the opportunity to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me and whether I’m the right counsellor for you. I believe that feeling safe, heard and understood is an important part of the therapeutic relationship.
I hope our first session can be the beginning of a supportive journey, where you feel able to be yourself, explore what matters to you and work towards a greater understanding of yourself and your experiences.
