About me
Introductions
Hello there, I'm Michelle. Here is a little introduction about me so you can get a feel for who I am as a therapist...
I would describe myself as having a gentle yet encouraging approach to therapy and can offer you an experienced listening ear to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.
What Can You Help Me With?
I work with various presenting issues, including anxiety and depression, supporting people with processing trauma, as well as aiding those navigating current difficulties in their lives.
Additionally, if you are finding it difficult to cope with a long-term health condition, disability or a caregiving role and need somebody to talk to, I might be the right therapist for you. I have a background in Carer Support, Advocacy, and Disability Studies. I also have both a personal and professional understanding of the challenges disabled people and their Carers can often face and have dedicated myself to supporting people impacted by disability. With this in mind, I offer a reduced fee to those receiving Carers Allowance or work-related disability benefits to support the cost of therapy. For practical information about accessibility, please find further details below.
Do You Offer a Free Initial Consultation?
There isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to counselling, and because of this, I strongly encourage clients to contact a few possible therapists to get a feel for who they could work with.
As part of my process, I offer a one-hour, free initial consultation. During our initial discussion, we will discuss what is bringing you to therapy, what to expect from counselling and answer any questions you might have. I will also provide all the practical information about fees and scheduling so that you leave feeling fully informed.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about therapy or would like to arrange a free initial meeting. Please note that this is a shared mailbox between my colleague Hannah (who manages the work diary) and me. We endeavour to respond to all new enquiries within 2 working days. If you have a preference for which days are better for us to meet, just let us know, and we will do our very best to accommodate.
How Do You Deliver Therapy?
I am pleased to be able to offer therapy in person, online and via the telephone- giving clients flexibility and choice. Please kindly note that my work is with clients over the age of 18 years.
Accessibility:
Accessibility should not be a barrier to therapy. My practice offers ample parking, step-free access, a portable hearing loop, low-level lighting, is assistance dog friendly and provides toilet facilities with a grab rail and a raised toilet. There’s always room to improve and expand accessibility, so if you have additional access needs that you would like to discuss, please do get in touch.
What is Your Availability?
I work Monday through to Friday from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
As a minimum, therapists usually suggest 6-12 sessions. However, some clients prefer a longer-term arrangement. We will periodically review our work together and discuss whether you are gaining what you wanted from therapy and when you would like to conclude.
Training, qualifications & experience
What Experience Do You Have?
I have over 12 years of experience working in mental health and disability services in both the third sector and Statutory services. Additionally, I am a qualified Tutor for counselling college courses- having supported new therapists in to practice.
What Qualifications & Training Do You Have?
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP and have a Master's Degree as an Integrative practitioner, meaning that I am trained to offer a diverse range of therapeutic techniques that I blend to meet individual needs. I have taken additional training to become a certified online and telephone therapist, allowing me to work flexibly to suit individuals with different preferences or limitations. Lastly, I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor, meaning I support and oversee the work of other therapists to ensure they are practising safely, ethically, and effectively with clients.
Please see below my relevant training qualifications:
- Counselling MSc (Level 7)
- Social Work BA Hons (Level 6)
- Child Psychology Diploma (Level 4)
- Understanding Principles and Practices of Assessment (Level 3)
- Psychology (Level 3)
- Safeguarding Adults (Level 2)
- Safeguarding Children (Level 2)
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Counselling Practice
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- First Aid Trained (Validity: Dec 2024- Dec 2027)
- BACP Accreditation (Awarded Sept 2025)
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Awarded March 2026)
- On-going CPD achievements
Practice Office
If you are a visual person and like familiarising yourself with your environment, I have included photos of my therapy office to help you get a sense of the space. If you need more images or have specific accessibility requirements that you would like to discuss, please feel free to reach out. I am more than happy to assist you.
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.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
What Are Your Fees?
Fees are set at £60 per 60-minute session. The frequency of sessions can be either weekly or fortnightly.
Do You Offer Concessions?
Concessionary rates of £45 are available for those receiving Work-Related Disability Benefits or Carers Allowance. Individual concessions outside of these circumstances may be considered on a discretionary basis to support the cost of therapy. Please do not hesitate to discuss your needs.
Can You Accept Payment Via Insurance?
If you wish to use health insurance to cover the cost of therapy, please check with your insurer that they allow the use of our services, as some have specific criteria for providers.
Do you have a website?
Further information can be found on my website at: https://woottonwellness.co.uk/
Best wishes
Thank you for taking the time to read through this profile. I welcome your call, text or email and hope I can be of help. But should our paths not cross again from here, I wish you all the very best in your therapy journey.
With warmest regards,
Michelle
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