Michelle Ramrachia

I'm an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist, working with people who come to therapy for all sorts of reasons.

You might be struggling with anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma or illness. You might be hard on yourself, constantly putting other people first, or finding yourself stuck in patterns you want to change. Or perhaps you're simply not very happy with where you are and want to understand why.

What am I like to work with?

I'm warm, friendly and straightforward. I'll give you space to talk, but I won't sit silently for 50 minutes and leave you wondering whether you've been talking to  a lamppost.

This is your space, and what matters to you will guide our work. I'll listen closely, ask questions when they're useful and help you explore things from different angles. At times I may gently challenge you, particularly when we come across something that seems to be getting in your way.

There's room for humour too. Therapy can involve difficult things without every minute of it having to feel heavy.

What might you bring to therapy?

I regularly work with anxiety and overthinking, people pleasing, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, guilt and shame, low self worth, feeling stuck, panic and overwhelm, grief and serious illness, trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and PTSD.

I also have a particular interest in intergenerational trauma and family patterns, and in working with creative people who may be struggling with confidence, perfectionism or feeling blocked.

You don't need to fit neatly into a category. We can start with whatever is bringing you to therapy.

How do I work?

My core training is Humanistic Integrative, and I've also trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, compassion focussed approaches and trauma therapies. In everyday terms, this means I have different ways of working and can adapt the therapy to what you need.

Before becoming a therapist I worked in the music and television industries, and I've also worked therapeutically within a London conservatoire. This has given me a particular understanding of some of the challenges that can come with creative work and creative careers.

Getting started

I offer a free 15 minute Zoom or telephone call. There's no obligation to book afterwards. It's simply a chance to meet, tell me a little about what you're looking for, ask any questions and see how you feel talking to me.

If you think we might work well together, you're very welcome to get in touch.

Michelle

Online counselling and EMDR: £70 for 50 minutes

I keep a limited number of reduced fee spaces for people on lower incomes. Please feel free to ask about availability.

Payment is by bank transfer.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone or Zoom consultation before you decide whether you'd like to book a session.

I work online with adults on both a short and longer term basis.

My practice is inclusive and welcoming of people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures and backgrounds. I also work respectfully with people of all faiths, spiritual beliefs and those with none.