Michelle Baden

Choosing the right counsellor for you is vitally important. For therapy to be effective you need to like and be able to trust your counsellor, who will begin the relationship as a stranger. I can offer you kindness and understanding, a place of refuge and calm, a space to share and be yourself, without judgement or criticism. I can provide you with a one off initial consultation in person or over the phone, so you can decide whether I am the right person for you.

My name is Michelle Baden,  MBACP, Couns Prof Dips, and I am a qualified integrative counsellor based in Saltford, Bristol. I can offer you therapy sessions to give you the time and space to work through any issues you are experiencing, whatever that they be.

I am a deeply nurturing person and I care for each and every client I work with. I offer a space you can be accepted and respected no matter what you have been through

I offer a number of short and long term solutions to suit your needs, alongside my regular weekly talking therapy:

• Rewind therapy - A powerful 'reprogramming' technique to help reduce or remove: Anxiety, phobias, OCD, and traumatic flashbacks. This is a brief but highly effective therapy which only requires 1-3 sessions.

Most appointments are held face to face in my counselling room in Saltford, however I do also offer telephone or online counselling​

Previous to becoming a counsellor I worked in the business sector so I have direct experience of the difficulties of long hours and high stress environments, including the impact this can have on your relationships, family and self esteem.

If you are a new Mother or are suffering with post natal depression and childcare is difficult, I happily encourage bringing baby along to sessions with you. I can cuddle baby while you take time to talk about yourself

I have a wealth of life experience and have been through my own problems in the past. This gives me a pragmatic, nurturing, positive and down to earth approach with my clients.
I am a mother and understand the hardships and vulnerabilities of the first few years, taking the time to look after yourself can make all the difference.

Here's what a few of my clients had to say about me:

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your time, support, patience etc, etc (too much to mention)...I wouldn't be where I am now without you

I just wanted to say thank you really for your support... It has been ridiculously hard but I already know that it has been worth it and I couldn't have got through it without you. Your caring, kind and non-judgemental personality is what makes you a fantastic counsellor... I'm now ready to move forward with the rest of my life - a stronger and more determined person

I have trained in a variety of ways and can tailor sessions to suit you, whether that be short term solution focused therapy, CBT, mindfulness or relaxation techniques, we can find a way to work for you. I am particularly experienced in working with people suffering from trauma; recent or historical, abuse; physical, sexual or mental, childhood emotional neglect, chronic/ long term / repeated episodes of depression and anxiety, post natal depression, relationship (including family) issues, work related stress and bereavement


Please give me a call or email to discuss further

50 minute sessions are charged at £40

I offer an initial consultation over the phone, for you to ask any questions you wish, and find out whether you would like to work with me

I work in Saltford, which is on the a4 between Bristol and Bath. It is easily accessed from Keynsham, Bitton, Kelston, Longwell Green, Warmley, Kingswood, Brislington, Corston, and Bath. There is plenty of free on street parking.