Michelle Wilcox

Newport TF10 & Madeley TF7

About me

Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a Person-centred Counsellor who uses CBT tools in my private practice, based in the Beaumaris Health and Wellbeing Centre located in Newport. I also work in and around the Telford and Shropshire area. For me, Counselling is about you being the expert on you, and what you need, and we would work together to help you find a more comfortable place to be. I see my role as walking alongside you, our relationship being built on honesty and authenticity, in a confidential manner, where we will develop a safe and non-judgemental environment. One in which we can openly discuss what is of most importance to you. Because, in my experience, feeling heard leads to deep and lasting change.

I am often told I have a youthful appearance, nevertheless, I have much in the way of life experience and personal struggles. Therefore, I can empathise with many of the difficulties of daily life and its strong demands; I have up close and personal experience of supporting children with mental health issues, providing end of life care and severe physical disabilities. As such, I am passionate about supporting others.

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

Member organisations

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

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

Therapies offered

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Person-centred therapy

Fees

I am available Monday (9.30am - 9pm) & Friday (9.30am - 9pm) with evening sessions & weekends available on request, and by advanced agreement.

I charge £40 per session. I offer a student rate at £30 per session, on production of valid student ID such as NUS card or university ID.

Concessions offered for

Keyworkers
Low income

Availability

I'm available Monday's and Friday's with evening sessions and weekends available on request and by advanced agreement.

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.

I have also completed an ACTO approved training course to provide support online via webcam or phone support.

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