Michelle Bamber
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, difficult or confusing. There can be times when you are unable to get to the root of what’s troubling you.
Often, being able to talk things through with a trained professional who is non-judgemental and supportive of you can bring a great sense of relief and clarity. I'm a humanistic integrative counsellor offering a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you will be heard, valued, accepted and supported.
Why choose me as your counsellor?
People have said they find me easy to talk to, plus I will always work in your best interest and at your pace.
I believe in the power of self-discovery and personal growth. I am here to support you on your journey of self-realisation and self-acceptance. I offer an individual approach to meet your needs, drawing on my knowledge of several counselling approaches.
I am committed to upholding the highest standards in my practice. I do this by engaging in continuous professional growth and development (CPD) and by attending regular supervision sessions with a qualified supervisor. These sessions are invaluable to ensuring that I provide the best support to my clients, always working in their best interests
I offer a free no obligation 15-minute initial consultation via telephone. This is an informal chat to see what has brought you to therapy, how we might work together, and for you too see if you feel comfortable working with me.
If you decide you would like go ahead, the next step would be to confirm the start date and type of session.
Based in Upton Poole, Dorset, I offer face to face sessions in a private, comfortable therapy room.
There is plenty of free street parking nearby and it is also served by various bus routes. For those who prefer the convenience and flexibility of remote sessions, I offer online video call and telephone counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills *(CBT- L5)* *Currently Training, completing Spring 2025
- CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC - L4)
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST - L3)
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK - L2)
- Working with young people (short course)
- Online Counselling (Open University BACP)
- Mental Health First Aider (MHFA England)
Training Workshops attended
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Pre-Trial Therapy
Psychodynamic Theory
Working with Trauma & PTSD
Working with Eating Disorders
Working with Genograms
Working with Domestic Abuse
Experience
I have gained valuable counselling experience at Redlands community counselling service as part of my placement. During this placement I worked with a wide variety of clients of all ages and backgrounds. Giving me valuable experience with a range of issues, raging from social anxiety and low mood to trauma, PTSD and OCD.
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
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50 minute online / telephone session - £40
50 minute in-person session - £45
50 minute walk and talk session - £60
Block Booking for 6 sessions in-person - £240 (saving £30)
Block Booking for 6 sessions online or phone - £220 (saving £20)
Payment can be made by cash or bank transfer and is due at the start of each session.
When I work
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Further information
There is no one size fits all approach to counselling and therapy, so I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation, where we can explore what has brought you to therapy, and you can decide if you would like to work with me. I will be able to answer any questions you may have during this telephone call.
I hold a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. I am fully insured and registered with the professional governing body the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) to ensure I work ethically and in your best interests at all times
To maintain a high quality of therapeutic work I attend regular fortnightly Clinical Supervision.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
