Michelle Keyes

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Integrative counsellor Dip. MNCPS

About me

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying things you’ve never said out loud, you don’t have to face it alone.

I offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, breathe, and talk honestly about what’s going on underneath. You don’t need perfect words or a tidy story — you just show up as you are.

I work with, and have experience supporting both male and female survivors of physical, sexual, emotional, mental, and financial abuse, and I regularly work with young adults in school settings.

I work with anxiety, depression, rumination, identity questions, relationship difficulties, and the emotional weight of holding everything together for too long. 

I’m an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from different therapeutic approaches so the work fits you as a whole person. I’m present and active in sessions: I listen closely, reflect gently, offer challenge when it’s helpful, and bring in practical tools you can use outside the room. But the heart of the work is our relationship — feeling safe, understood, and not judged matters more than any technique.

I specialise in supporting people who carry shame, secrets, or experiences they’ve learned to keep hidden. If you’ve lived through something complicated or “taboo”, you’re welcome here. Nothing is too messy or too much. Many people come to me worried they’ll be judged or disbelieved; my role is to offer a space where your truth can be spoken and held with care.

I’m down to earth, open, and real. I show up as a human being — warm, steady, and honest. My life hasn’t been polished, and I don’t expect yours to be. I don’t flinch at the messy, complicated parts of someone’s story; that means you don’t have to hide yours. My work is non‑judgemental, so swear, cry, freeze, ramble, or sit in silence — that’s all welcome.

If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and create change that feels real and lasting, I’m here, and we’ll navigate things together.

For availabilty and/or book a free initial 20 minute consultation go to my website listed below.

For canine‑assisted therapy enquiries, please visit my website: www.thekeyesspace.co.uk

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 5 Diploma in CBT-ongoing 
  • Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
    Langley Therapy & Training | September 2024 – June 2026- Integrative training drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, CBT and Attachment Theory. 
  • Level 3 diploma in Counselling Skills
    Bedford College | 2024
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
    Bedford College | 2023
  • Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
    Bedford College | 2022
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) – iHasco, 2024
  • Safeguarding Children – 2025/26
  • Safeguarding Adults – 2025/26
  • Prevent Duty Certificate – 2025
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness – iHasco, 2025
  • Equality, Diversity and Human Rights – 2025
  • Trauma-informed practice training with Mind and TIP Certification in Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Understanding Domestic Abuse – 2026
  • Self-harm workshop – January 2026
  • GDPR and Data Protection – 2026

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students

Additional information

Sessions are available at lower rates dependant on household income.

Online price of £50.00 per session

Face to face is available in Kempston for £60.00 per session (rooms need to be booked in advance).

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Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42

Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42

Type of session

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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
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