I am registered with the BACP, and I have 8 years in clinical practice, I am person centred counsellor and integrative psychotherapist, and have specialisms in polyvagal Neuropsychology. ACT, Person Centred, Mindfulness and Somatic therapy.
I work with adults, providing trauma informed and integrative psychotherapy,
Adult clients - Anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma,
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, career and work /life transitions.
With a specialism in neuropsychology, I offer a personalised approach to integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities, as no one therapy fits all, and you are unique (Polyvagal, somatic, and trauma-informed therapy, ACT, and Mindfulness).
I believe that you are the expert of your mind and body and that you have many strengths that will assist you during your therapeutic journey. To heal from life's challenges and adverse experiences, it takes courage to seek out a therapeutic path with a therapist who can guide you on this journey. I have the commitment, expertise, and most importantly a non-judgemental and accepting manner, to ensure you and I can work effectively together.
In our journey we bring with us our childhood experiences and entering adulthood seeking therapeutic insight into improving relationship issues, finding direction and purpose in life, such as our self identity, career and partner choices. And through our journey we adapt to the stresses of life as well as the joys, but at times it can be overwhelming with the transition into family life, children, marriage and divorce contexts.
Fast forward and how did we get here so quickly, transitions and our journey with aging, health issues, loss and crossroad decisions. What ever you bring to our sessions, I provide a non judgemental and accepting lens and a toolkit of new insights into self, your relationships and your place in the world. Together we equip your mind and body, with skills and techniques that move you forward in your daily life with clarity, a calm mind and an energised body to live a more fulfilling life.
Brief Solution Focused Therapy - Entrepreneurs, home/hybrid professionals and executives in work/life transition
I am offering a 4 session brief focused programme for clients that have a particular issue they want to focus on with a clear goal to achieve. The fours sessions offer bespoke models for the client to work with, the first session is the polyvagal lens, the second session is ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) loop and the third and fourth sessions will be optional techniques and tools to enable the client to focus on setting achievable goals relevant to their problem/issue.
I work with entrepreneurs, and remote home-based business owners who are struggling with work-life balance, and executives transitioning phases of their personal and professional development.
My qualifications include:
PGDip Kings College London Psychology and Neuroscience for Mental Health
Dip Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
BA(Hons) MBA (Distinction), M.Sc. PGCE
Clinical supervisory skills and Certificate Safety, Connection and the Human Experience
Act Matrix Certification
Clinical supervisory certificate (online and face-to-face) training hours accumulating
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #390924
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I've been working with Michelle for two months now, and she's been an incredible support to me during a challenging time. It feels like she is in my team, she raises me up, helps me see my experiences through the poly vagal lense, and helps me join lots of dots up in my fast thinking brain. I recommend Michelle if you have issues with anxiety, triggering, relational compatibility or are going through any kind of difficult time.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michelle is a great listener and gently delves into one's psyche and feelings.
Written on Dec 29, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amazing!
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping
I’ve only been working with Michelle for a short time but so far my experience has been nothing short of amazing. She’s an expert in her field and always comes to our sessions with a variety of thought-provoking exercises and therapeutic approaches, tailored to my needs and ways of thinking. She is an incredibly warm and understanding person and has helped me challenge my belief systems and better understand the root of my anxieties. I am immensely grateful to be working with Michelle and look forward to continuing my therapeutic journey with her.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Michelle has been accompanying me for almost seven months now, from my hardest moments to the best ones. In every situation I feel supported and understood, and she gives me not only tools and tips to deal with my feelings and reactions, but also valuable insights that help me to better understand myself. I am extremely thankful to her and to the work that we have been doing!
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
I am really enjoying working with Michelle, as she creates a very comfortable and safe space. She also explains everything in great detail which helps me to better understand what we are working on exactly and how we aim to get there. Overall I am very pleased with our sessions so far.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts