Michaela Harris
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About me
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic counsellor using an integrative approach working from home in Bristol and Aylesbury. I I know how hard it is to take those first few steps when looking for a counsellor, trying to decide which counsellor sounds like they will be right for you while not feeling judged or that your concerns are not worthy of talking about. Working together with you I can offer you a safe, confident space to explore your thoughts and feelings and talk through any issues you feel you need some support with. I believe it is important to feel listened to so you feel you are being heard. I can offer you this while relating to you on a human level with warmth and empathy. I work mainly with young adults and adult on a daily basis.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience with anxiety, depression, anger management, relationships and bereavement. I feel very passionate about helping people to make changes for the better in their lives, however small. My aim is to create a safe place for you to be heard and a place where you can be yourself. I will give you time to express yourself in the way you need to.
I am experienced in talking therapies using a humanistic approach which will be personal to your needs. I am a warm, caring person who will walk alongside you on your journey. Working together we will look at your views from your perspective, exploring your feelings and help you move forward. Your voice is important, my message to you is you will be heard.
I provide short and long term therapy depending on your individual needs and personal choice with no obligation for you to stay any longer than you feel necessary or you can cope with.
Qualifications:
Cruse volunteer Completed February 2023
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice Prof. Dip Psy C ( April 2021)
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice Ad Dip Psy C (October 2020)
Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (December 2017)
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
You are welcome to call me for an informal chat otherwise I offer a free 1-hour initial consultation, where we can have a chat about what is going on for you and talk about what you would like some support with. This then enables you to decide if I am the right counsellor for you and if you are happy we can book some sessions in.
All sessions last 1 hour.
I charge £50 per session. I also offer 6 sessions for the price of 5. People on Low income I charge £40 a session and the same for Keyworkers and Students.
When I work
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I work in the day and early evening, my availability is:
Mondays 9am-7pm
Tuesdays 9am-7pm
Wednesdays 9am-7pm
Thursdays 9am-7pm
Fridays 9am-7pm.
Fridays 9am-7pm
Further information
I started my training as a hypnotherapist and then went on to complete my counselling training. I specialise in bereavement and loss and feel very passionate about this. I also volunteer for Cruse bereavement once a week.
I work via face to face, Zoom, Skype, Facetime and phone.
For you to get started with counselling with me, give me a call or drop me an email to set up an initial session, this will be very informal. We will talk about what you want to get out of counselling, what areas you would like to work on and if it feels like we can work together in a way beneficial to you. Then if you are happy to carry on we can set up a second session where we can arrange for you to see me.
I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) where I adhere to their code of ethics and good practice.
Registration number: NCS17-04926
I receive regular clinical supervision to ensure ethical and safe practice is maintained.
I am committed to ongoing Continual Professional Development (CPD)
I am covered by Professional Liability Insurance
I have a clean enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
