About me
Welcome. My name is Michelle. As an experienced in-person practitioner, I offer a down to earth perspective alongside a wealth of therapeutic tools and strategies in a non-clinical setting. . Our face-to-face relationship is central to our work together and I will tailor each session to fit your needs with empathy, realism and sensitivity.
What's going on for you right now? Are you feeling frustrated or stuck? Anxious about what the future holds? Perhaps you are people pleasing, drowning in intrusive thoughts or seeking solace in food or alcohol? Sadly, these experiences are increasingly common in today's turbulent world but they can be overcome.
- If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted, I can provide tools to build your resilience and offer non-judgemental support.
- Has a recent health diagnosis caught you by surprise? I've worked with many newly diagnosed clients and can help you unpack the difficult and/or complex feelings that might arise.
- Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads in your career or personal life, I can offer a neutral space for you make sense of your situation and act as your sounding board.
- If you’ve experienced a loss - a person, a situation, an identity - I can offer you a dedicated space to process it. We can work through the grief together.
- Or perhaps you find yourself struggling with intrusive thoughts and slipping into unhealthy habits or compulsions. I can guide you in identifying triggers and share strategies to overcome cravings and manage safety behaviours.
As human beings we are experiencing times of unprecedented change which can feel pretty scary, but you don’t have to get through it alone. In a safe space we’ll work at your pace, in your own way, without judgement.
If you are struggling, please get in touch to see if I can help.
***I endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 working hours. Please check your junk mail and/or contact me again if you don't hear from me to ensure my reply to you has not gotten lost!***
Training, qualifications & experience
Dip. Counselling Reg. MBACP, registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists since 2013.
BPS approved Master practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity since 2015 (awarded by the National Centre for Eating Disorders)
I am a trained bereavement counsellor.
During my career in counselling I have worked in a wide range of community and charity settings. (Schools, GP Surgery, Bereavement Centre, Outreach.)
As part of my ongoing commitment to professional development I have undertaken numerous short trainings including but not limited to
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Understanding neurodivergence
- OCD
- Addiction
- Self Harm
- Post Natal Depression and Anxiety
- Adolescent Mentalization-based Integrative Treatment (AMBIT)
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free 20 minute initial telephone consultation.
Assessment (up to 75 mins) £90 Standard Rate Sessions (50 mins) £75.
**Concessional rate of £50.00 available 08.00-15.00 Tues/Wed pending completion of a reduced rate assessment charged at £75**
When I work
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Sessions (post assessment) routinely start on the hour and last for 50 minutes. My earliest morning sessions start at 08.00 and my latest evening slot is at 20.00.
Further information
I work with adults, adolescents and students mainly from my comfortable room just off the Northcote Road in SW11. (Easy access by public transport.)
I live with a friendly dog and cat. (Who are banned from my therapy room!) However if you suffer from extreme allergies I might not be the best person for you.
