Michelle Dada

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location_on West Wickham, Kent, BR4
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About me

Childhood trauma, unhealthy patterns, addiction and trauma can all result in unresolved pain. Being able to explore that pain in a non-judgmental, confidential, empathic space can be an essential life-changing experience. Many clients come to therapy wanting change and emotional health, awareness of where that pain comes from and the journey to understand its impact on our lives today is a crucial part of healing. Often our trauma is not recognised, believed or simply understood. Yet we're living with the impact of these issues. It takes courage to acknowledge our pain but for those who can it can give us the tools to change.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified person-centred therapist which means I believe the relationship we build is the essential foundation for therapeutic work. I am experienced in other models and I have worked with a large range of issues. I aim to use my experience, techniques and strategies to work with you to explore and resolve issues.

Training:

  • Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling/NCFE le
  • Degree/Diploma: Counselling
  • Year Graduated: 2009
  • Year I Began Practice: 2014

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Additional information

Individual fees are £65.00 couples are £75 and families are £85.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

My first session is a 9am and my evening session is at 7 pm.

Further information

Membership: Individual Member, British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Restorative Approach level 5, 

Training: Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling/NCFE le
Degree/Diploma: Counselling
Year Graduated: 2009
Year I Began Practice: 2014

I have training in Restorative justice practices and, training as a Parent support worker, Bereavement training, extensive volunteer work.

BA honours in Humanities, introduction to counselling city and guilds, certificate in counselling level 2, certificate in mental health, certificate of attendance, MOSAC, (now  known as We Stand) 10 week course. 

West Wickham, Kent, BR4

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I am happy to work with the vision impaired and I can offer guide dog access. I also have wheel chair access.

Online platforms

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Michelle Dada
Michelle Dada