Michelle Wilcox

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a background in the early education sector, where I have gained over a decade’s worth of experience, as the lead practitioner in planning, observing and monitoring children’s education. As a Counsellor, I have worked for several organisations over the last four years, offering my services to survivors of domestic violence, with people experiencing addictions, trauma, and grief and loss. Within these roles I have supported children, young people and adults with bereavement, addictions, depression, anxiety, and those who have experienced trauma.

I hold various qualifications:

• Level 6 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 4 Certificate in Counselling: Cognitive-Behavioural Theory
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Award in Helping Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
• Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Skills
• Level 2 Awareness in Bereavement Care
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

I have engaged in various continuing professional development:

• Working with Shame and Compulsivity
• Samaritans and Active Listening
• Sudden and Traumatic Death
• Infant Loss
• Awareness in Children and Young People’s Bereavement Care
• Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People
• Aquarius Frontline

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am an accredited provider for 'The Foundation for Infant Loss' supporting Mums and/or their partners who have miscarried, had a stillbirth or a neonatal loss. www.foundationforinfantloss.co.uk

Further information

I have a current Enhanced DBS Certificate to work with Adults, Children and Young People.

I am registered with the ICO and work to their practices to keep your personal data safe.

I practice under my own Professional Civil Liability insurance.