Michelle Kelly BSc, PG Dip, Registered member MBACP

About me

I am aware of the complexities individuals can face and how it can impact on our emotions, social interactions, personal and professional relationships.

With this in mind I feel it is important to empower people to be at the helm of the support they receive, being autonomous and able to build their own resilience with the right support in place. Aiming to provide a client focused service that is warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and genuine to each individual’s circumstances.  In a safe and respectful environment.

My experience has led me to work with many large organisations including The Priory where I worked in a rehabilitation and recovery service for females with complex mental health needs.  Their support needs included schizophrenia and bipolar, eating disorders with some having co-morbid conditions such as mild learning disabilities, alcohol and drug use and borderline personality disorder.

I currently work for Springfield MIND, a national Mental Health charity providing supportive services out of GP Surgeries, delivering pathways for Stress, depression, Grief & Loss, Managing Anger, self-esteem, Feeling Alone and Anxiety & Panic Attacks.

I'm currently also an active Childline volunteer working as a primary contact for children calling in a crisis. As well as providing workshops in the West Midlands to schools and academies around the controversial Stop & Search power implementing The Home Office's 'Best Use of Stop & Search' scheme. In addition, I also sit as a member of the affiliated scrutiny panel for The West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioners office trying to ensure the safe implementation of the power.

I have experience working with both adults and children in varying capacities. Providing workshops, Motivational Speaking and Therapeutic intervention to Children and Young people with learning and support needs delivering the outcomes Star tool in schools.  I am also a fully licensed practitioner of The Outcomes Stars tool.

My community engagement has led to collaboration with the NHS programmed as a motivational speaker in conjunction with the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat and sitting on the IAG for  Catalyst4Change.

I aim to steer the preventative flagship rather than just dealing with the aftermath of trauma and distress by providing affordable therapeutic services.  Working towards a Better Well-Being.