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, sexual abuse, sexual 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 sexual trauma or CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation).

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.