Michael Tooley

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Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, MBACP
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location_on Oxford OX2 & Cheltenham GL50
Accepting new clients
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About me

Have you been struggling with something that’s troubling you and weighing you down? Sometimes, reaching out and asking for help can feel very daunting. It can often feel like the last resort. You may feel unsure who to talk to and how to express yourself.

Providing therapeutic counselling, somatic trauma therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to adults, I offer a comfortable space to be heard and be yourself. I work with people who are facing a variety of difficulties, such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement and loss, illness, relationship issues, abuse, trauma, PTSD and suicidal thoughts.

I offer integrative therapeutic counselling to individuals who have a specific issue or just feel the need to talk through their emotions and experiences. Whatever might be troubling you, I offer a safe and confidential place where you can talk freely and explore whatever is on your mind; I am not here to judge you. You’ll feel listened to, for your story to be heard and in your own words - giving you the space to just be you.

I use a gentle and compassionate style as we journey together to find what can best support you, including helping you make more sense of things and exploring resources that can aid you with better managing your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I draw on a range of therapy models to better support your unique and individual needs.

Please text or email me if you have any questions or visit my website for further information at https://hopeandharmonytherapy.co.uk

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

  • Level 5 Diploma in Somatic Trauma Therapy (CPCAB)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills & Theory (CPCAB) 
  • Level 4 Dip in (Integrative) Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
  • Level 3 Cert in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
  • Level 2 Cert in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
  • Level 2 Cert in Bereavement Support (Cruse Bereavement Care)

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

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

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Online & telephone sessions £65.00

Face-to-face sessions are £85.00 at London (Richmond), Oxford or Cheltenham.

Free 15-minute initial telephone consultation.

When I work

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Further information

Please text or email me if you have any questions or visit my website for further information at https://hopeandharmonytherapy.co.uk

2A South Parade, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom