Michelle Leathem
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About me
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, suffering with stress from work and/or home, have had a bereavement, or something just doesn't feel right it can be hard to reach out for support but being here looking for the right counsellor for you is that first step.
I am a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As an integrative counsellor I understand there isn't a one size fits all approach when it comes to your mental health. While the main theory I use is a person centred approach which means that you are the expert on your own experiences and you will lead on what we focus on during our sessions, I am also able to use other theories that may help support you. For example, you may be struggling with stress, anxiety or panic attacks and while you will need time to explore the reasons behind the way that you are feeling you may also like guidance and strategies to help you to cope with the feelings.
By using an integrative approach I am able to tailor our work together to help support you in the best possible way while also adhering to the BACP code of Ethics.
I am down to earth, friendly and caring. I am not here to judge you or tell you what to do but I will offer understanding and empathy while supporting you through this process of self exploration in a confidential space and at your own pace.
I am passionate about my work, I am always learning new information or techniques. This means I can support you in a way that fits best for you, to help you through the tough times that life puts in your path.
Please feel free to call, text or email me to arrange a free initial consultation to see if I am the right fit for you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I spent over a year volunteering at a drug and alcohol service supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns including exploring their past and how that lead to their current situation, their current anxiety and stress, relationships and how to move forward while going through their recovery.
I also volunteer at a service for adult carers, supporting these clients with bereavement and loss of self, anxiety, and changes to their relationships among other issues.
I have experience working with clients experiencing domestic abuse, struggling with setting boundaries, stress and burnout.
I have experience of working remotely via telephone and online video calls using Teams and WhatsApp, as well as working face to face.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
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
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
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I am available from 18:00 with my last appointment at 20:00 on weekday evenings.
