About me
Who am I?
Hello, I'm Michelle, a natural and approachable Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. I offer in-person May to October weather dependant outdoor sessions amongst the healing qualities of Cornish nature, as well as telephone, video call & e-mail sessions throughout the year. My practice is Integrative using a person-centered framework and CBT techniques with a focus on resolving emotional trauma. I am here to offer you a caring safe place to talk through your thoughts and feelings. Being in this world can be challenging and I am here to help you find your way.
How can I help?
Some of you may have painful feelings of anxiety, loss, low self esteem or hopelessness. If you have issues linked to anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self harm, suicidal thoughts, or childhood/ family issues, I believe I can help you to live more contentedly.
What is my work experience?
I run a successful Private Practice and facilitate a safe trusted space for you to grow in whichever direction you choose. I am experienced in working with trauma, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, family issues, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I offer person centred therapy alongside grounding CBT techniques, psycho-education and creative approaches to healing.
What is my life experience?
I have also grown through my own challenges in life by having my personal counselling. I know counselling can help and I offer you hope in your own situation.
Benefits of Cornish nature?
The Cornish coast and green spaces have many healing qualities. These include fresh sea air and a full range of sensory experiences to engage your feelings in a risk assessed, safe, open space. You have the freedom to walk, sit and be you in nature alongside my Masters Level therapeutic expertise.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
- Level 7 Masters qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist - Bath Spa University
- CBT focused PTSD & Complex Trauma Master Workshop - CLEAR Emotional Trauma Agency
- FAA LEVEL 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding & protecting children, young people or vulnerable adults (RQF)
- Level 6 qualified Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor - Plymouth University
- Telephone & Online Counselling - BACP/Open University
- Bereavement Support - Cruse Bereavement Care
- Trauma Awareness - Cruse Bereavement Care
- Domestic & Sexual Abuse - Women's Aid
- Addiction Abuse - Addaction
- ASD/ ADHD - Dreadnought
Qualifications
- MA (Masters degree) High Merit - Counselling & Psychotherapy
- BA Honours (Undergraduate degree) First - Counselling Studies & Supervision qualification
- BA Honours (Undergraduate degree) High Merit - Communication Studies & Women's Studies
- Level 5 Diploma - Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Level 5 Diploma - Trauma Informed Schools Practice
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Technique (NHS)
- NVQ3 in Advice & Guidance (Adult Learning)
Experience
- Person Centered/ Integrative Trauma Counsellor utilising CBT techniques - various agencies including CLEAR Emotional Trauma Agency, Women's Aid, Cruse Bereavement Care, Penhaligon, EAP work
- Support Worker - Adult Social Care
- Volunteer - Self Help groups
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My rate is £55 per hour however I do offer a concessional rate of £45 (see above categories). I suggest an initial set of 6 one hourly weekly sessions to establish our therapeutic relationship. I work collaboratively with clients and offer 3 weekly reviews.
When I work
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Further information
I offer Walk & Talk or seated outdoor therapy sessions by the Penzance/ Newlyn coast in the Spring and Summer months, which is weather dependant. In addition I offer all year round online Zoom or MSTeams sessions, telephone or email sessions.
