About me
If you're here, something may no longer feel quite right...
HI, I'm Michelle a qualified counsellor and over the years I have realised, that for many of us, there are times in life when we reach a point where we know something needs to change, even if we can't yet put into words what that change looks like.
You may have been coping for a long time. Perhaps you've become used to putting everyone else first, carrying painful experiences on your own, or living with a constant inner critic that tells you you're not good enough. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or simply exhausted by trying to hold everything together.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I believe that every person has their own unique story. Our experiences, particularly our relationships, shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes those experiences leave us doubting our worth, hiding parts of ourselves through fear or shame, or believing that our needs don't matter.
Counselling offers the opportunity to gently explore those experiences in a different way.
My role isn't to give advice or tell you how to live your life, because I believe you are the expert on your own experiences. Instead, I offer a warm, accepting and honest relationship where you can speak freely, perhaps in ways you've never felt able to before. A space where you don't have to pretend you're okay or worry about being judged.
Together, we'll begin to make sense of your internal world—understanding how your experiences may have shaped the person you are today, while discovering the strengths, resilience and wisdom that may have become hidden along the way.
I don't begin with assumptions about who you are or who you should become. I have no idea what your journey will look like until we begin to unravel it together. I believe that, when we are truly heard, accepted and understood, we often begin to hear ourselves differently. With greater self-awareness can come self-compassion, confidence and trust in your own voice.
I don't see people as broken, and I don't believe my role is to fix them. What I do bring is patience, warmth, understanding and hope. I believe that within a safe therapeutic relationship, people can begin to reconnect with themselves, discover new possibilities, and move towards a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Taking the first step into counselling can feel daunting, but you don't have to know exactly what you need before getting in touch. If you're wondering whether counselling is right for you, I invite you to contact me for a free initial conversation. Together we can explore what's brought you here and whether I feel like the right counsellor to walk alongside you.
You can also visit my website for more information:
www.michellecobb-counselling.com
07360 287003
Professional Standards
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society and committed to ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure ethical and supportive practice for all my clients.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Cruse Bereavement Support volunteer
- Cruse Foundation training
- Sudden and Traumatic Death training
- Bereavement by suicide training.
- Trauma and Recovery, Mind Body Breakthrough
- CHOICES Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
- SANDSTORY Therapy
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, low self-worth, depression, limiting beliefs and past trauma. I often work with how earlier life experiences continue to shape thoughts, emotions and behaviours in the present.
With a warm and empathetic approach, I offer a space for self-exploration, helping you develop self-awareness, self-compassion and confidence to create meaningful, lasting changing anxiety, and breaking free from restrictive thought patterns.
With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe space for self-exploration, fostering self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence to create lasting, positive change.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
£50 for a 60 min session
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment please give a minimum of 48 hours notice where possible. Contact can be made via email or text.
If 24 hours notice is not given, the normal full charge will be made for the missed appointment.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash.
When I work
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I know for many people life is busy, and making time for your counselling can feel difficult. Where possible, I try to be flexible with appointment times to suit your needs.
Further information
I offer short and long-term therapy dependent on your individual needs. Sessions are offered on a weekly basis; however, this is flexible to meet your requirements. Regularly reviewing of our work together ensures that counselling continues to be beneficial and is meeting your needs.
