Michelle Dunne
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About me
Authentic . Diverse . Relational
Being heard in a safe and confidential space where you are met with warmth, compassion and acceptance is, in my experience, invaluable. This is what I aim to offer to the people I work with. A space and time set aside, just for you, to be how you need to be - without judgement or anyone else’s agenda placed upon you.
Effective counselling can help us to explore and unravel the challenges that arise as we do our best to navigate life in a fast-paced and uncertain world. Having someone to listen mindfully and give feedback to us is validating of our experience and leads to deeper personal insights, so that we might come to understand and know ourselves better than before and feel empowered to make changes in our lives.
The quality of the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is one of the key factors in achieving effective outcomes and I believe that my existing clientele would assert that they feel cared for and valued in their work with me.
My practice is based in Person-Centred theory and the majority of my training has been undertaken with Lifetime Learning on their CPCAB certificated courses. I am a Registered Member of the BACP and work to the standards of their Ethical Framework - I am fully insured.
In previous careers, I have worked with people experiencing crises and trauma. Grief and loss are areas close to my heart and come up for people all the time in many different ways. Having space and time to grieve with someone to be next to you whilst it’s painful, can really offer comfort and movement towards some healing over time.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I am really interested in working with neurodivergent people and indeed, all forms of diversity. I consider myself to be open-minded and embracing of different kinds of lifestyles and family configurations. My own path has encompassed both same-sex and heterosexual relationships and I am a ‘seasoned’ step-mother; definitely having earned my stripes in that department!
My life these days pretty much centres around my three dogs and enjoying the outdoors with them. Working outdoors with clients is something I really enjoy. I’ve found the power of walking and fresh air very therapeutic for myself, and I believe that when we look after our bodies, we really do look after our minds at the same time.
I love to travel, adore the sunshine and feel grateful to be able to work with all kinds of people who are brave enough to be vulnerable with me. What a privilege that is. I hope to meet you soon.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - CPCAB - (currently studying)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB
- Level 3 Counselling Studies - CPCAB
- Level 3 Safeguarding Adults and Children certificate - CLEAR
- Level 2 Motivational Interviewing DBT - Association for Psychological Therapies
- Level 2 Counselling Skills - NCFE
- BEd (Hons) QTS English and Education - Cambridge University
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 50 mins long. Travel outside of Falmouth/Truro may cost an additional fee - to be discussed.
When I work
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Please contact me to discuss your needs and I'll do my best to accommodate.
My first session starts at 9am - last session starts at 8pm
Further information
I can work from offices in Falmouth and Truro. I am happy to discuss home visits subject to a risk assessment.
I can offer walk and talks in the local area and have a great counselling space in my custom-built van in case of inclement weather - or just if you'd prefer to meet there. You can find photos of the van on Facebook - Michelle Dunne Counselling - Falmouth, Mobile and Online.
