About me
We are all trying to navigate an increasingly complex world; this can seem totally overwhelming to the point that we find ourselves living in a constant state of Anxiety and low mood. There may be many reasons for this, just some include; past Trauma, Grief, Loss, difficulties with Relationships, a loss of confidence and not knowing who you are anymore. Sometimes we just need someone who is not family or friends to listen and offer nonjudgemental constructive and compassionate help. Maybe I am that person for you. As an Integrative Psychotherapist of many years now in private practice and with my own clinic(open since 2011), I can offer you: Counselling, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR (Trauma) and Mindfulness in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex. I specialize in and have a passion for working with: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships, Loss and Trauma as well as working with young people aged 16 - 25. I have lived experience in these areas, having had Depression, Anxiety and suffering traumatic grief as a teenager (the reasons I became a counsellor). I am an Accredited Counsellor with the NCPS ( approved by the Government Professional Standards Authority, accredited register) and member of the National Hypnotherapy Society. Compassion and Workable are the 2 words at the heart of my therapeutic approach. Together, with special regard for your well being, we will work in a therapeutic, confidential and non judgmental environment that meets your individual need for change within your life.
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is very much integrative; being able to offer my clients and draw upon my knowledge, training and skills of:
- CBT and REBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as advocated by the NHS, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy)as well as an interest in ACT and working with intrusive thoughts and Adult onset OCD.
- EMDR (for all kinds of Trauma and photo attached)
- Mindfulness (I am training with Bangor University as a teacher to deliver courses) (supported by the NHS for the treatment of Pain, Stress, Anxiety and Depression. I can now offer the 8 week MBCT course on a 1:1 basis please ask for a price)
- Hypnotherapy (used to help with Stress, Fears, Phobias).
- Training in working with Grief, this is a special interest of mine
- Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Working with; all forms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss including lack of self worth and sense of self all of these areas are close to my heart. The same passion applies to working with young adults (age 16 -25), many of whom face significant challenges in this complex world. From a professional perspective I believe having had some of these experiences personally enable me to bring a unique sense of insight to the therapeutic process. (www.krethlowcounsellingessex.co.uk/about.html)
Clients from all walks of life and all range of difficulties find their way to my door:
- People who are suffering from Depression and Anxiety, either reacting to a traumatic event or generally; stopping them from living the life they would wish to have
- People suffering from low self worth, not knowing who they are or want to be.
- People suffering from Grief and Loss
- Individuals struggling with Relationship difficulties and wanting to find a new way and change
- Young people from 16yrs unable to cope with life worries (please note I don't work with the under 16 age group).
- People who are suffering from the symptoms of Trauma, this can be anything from a car crash or the death of someone close to events in childhood causing difficulties in later life.
- People who are living with stress due to illness and the sense of loss of control and sadness this can incur
- People suffering from Fears, Phobias and Panic Disorders
- People living with a low self esteem and confidence, this may be due to their time of life or life events.
- People wanting to Quit Smoking(Hypnotherapy)
In addition I teach Mindfulness (MBSR/MBCT) to individuals who wish to learn; working within the National Guidelines for Teaching Mindfulness and I am currently training to teach Mindfulness to groups having been a practitioner since 2011.
My approach to each person who chooses my practice; is to provide an individually tailored treatment plan in a non judgmental, confidential and compassionate environment in which to explore your difficulties and to find solutions and methods of recovery that are entirely individual to you. If it takes 2 sessions that is fine, if takes 12 or more that is fine. Unlike some organisational approaches we are not time limited.
So how do you go about contacting me and what should you expect? If you wish have a look at my website www.michellekrethlow.co.uk this will give you more information about my practice, but you are also welcome just to send me a text on 07890893000 or telephone me on 01245 443787 or alternatively email me via this website or via michellekrethlow@gmail.com. We can then briefly discuss the next steps. This usually involves making an introductory appointment where we discuss your needs in detail and decide if working together is the thing you want to do. There is deliberately no pressure at this first appointment, you need to find the right therapist for your own well being. If you decide to proceed; we then look at further appointments and I will draw up a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. This is all discussed and agreed with you at the follow up appointment. All therapeutic progress is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure we are working to meet your goals, in fact I ask my clients if we have done what they wanted to work on at the end of every session.
Training, qualifications & experience
So my experience and qualifications are as follows:
- Diploma in Hynotherapy and Counselling (2009) Dip Hyp CS and Professional member of the National Hynotherapy Society (MHS)
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2011) Ad Dip Cp and Accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS(Accred))
- Certificate in Stress Management with ACMH (cert.SM)
- Masterclass in Anxiety, Panic and Phobias wit ACMH
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (8 Week course 2011)
- Training in working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (2013)
- Insecure attachment and Trauma and loss in Children and Teenagers (conference)
- Treating Phobias with Cognitive Behaviourial Hypnotherapy (2014)
- Certificate in EMDR therapy and coaching. 3 Modules with supervision. (2015)
- Treating OCD (NCS workshop) (2016)
- Seminar with Windy Dryden on Self Acceptance
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (Bangor Uni) (2019)
- Compassion Focussed Therapy (2020)
- Working with Adult with Attachment Trauma (2021)
- Modern REBT (Professor Windy Dryden) (2021)ential
- Existential Therapy with Mick Cooper (2021)
- Healing complex post traumatic stress Disorder with Wale Oladipo (2022)
- Parts Therapy Hypnotherapy (2022)
- Depression the Brain and Recovery with Wale Oladipo (2022)
- Developing Self Acceptance (College of Cognitive Behaviourial Therapies) (2022)
- Treating Intrusive thoughts and the inner critical voice (2022)
- Working with Suicide and Suicidal Ideation (2023)
- Supporting Bereaved Children and young People (2023)
- Working with Bereavement and Loss (2024)
- Somatic Ways of working with Trauma (2025)
- Embedding Context, Diversity and Universal Equity into Therapeutic Practice(2025)
- Evolving Awareness further Mindfulness training with Breathworks (2026)
In addition to this list I am currently training to teach Mindfulness having completed the first stages with Bangor University.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Pain management
Stress in Teenagers (16 - 20)
School related stress
Jealousy
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My Fees are currently charged by the hour:
£50 -£60
Smoking Cessation (2 Sessions) :
£160
Private Mindfulness Tuition
Please apply for the rate.
When I work
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Tuesdays 10.00 until 9.00 pm, Wednesdays 10.00 until 9.00pm, Thursdays 10.00 until 9.00pm. Others times may be negotiated.
Further information
My working hours are:
Tuesday: 10.00 until 9.00pm
Wednesday :10.00 until 9.00pm
Thursday : 10.00 until 9.00pm
Last appointment is at 8.00pm
My clinic is based in a domestic building with a purposefully created fully confidential clinic in an converted attic setting. There is lots of parking available with no parking restrictions, so not the worries of the inner city. There are also good local public transport links.
My practice is known at Krethlow Counselling or just please look up my name Michelle Krethlow Shaw on Google. I have a Blog as well as Website and Facebook page so please just have a look.
