About Me
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor – passionate to facilitate improved wellbeing
Hello! I’m Mike
Qualified Counsellor
I am an Integrative Counsellor who is very non-judgmental, calm, creative, and compassionate. I believe we all have the inner strength to find the right solutions in our life.
My life has been shaped by complexity – realising that a lot of our mental health distress comes from the way we are, and that this self-acceptance can be a start of a beautiful transformational process within us. My practice is trauma informed and I have worked with many neurodivergent clients such as autistic adults and those who experience ADHD.
I am passionate about ending the stigma towards mental health, men’s mental health being a particular interest of mine, but I am proud of my values of equality, diversity and inclusion, towards all individuals in our society.
I have experienced my own personal healing journey and now live a life full of relative peace, joy, and meaning.
My Approach & Values
I have a warm and friendly approach. Text, ring, or email me for an informal chat about my services, or to book your first session. The first session is free, and will be a client assessment to get a full picture of your life and to agree to what you want to focus on. Then we agree to 6-8, or possibly more, counselling sessions.
I am an integrative practitioner, which means that the many psychotherapeutic theories I have trained in, I combine to work for you, and your specific needs. All my of practices are evidence based and can help you heal from any lasting impacts of anxiety, depression, and even more severe types of mental ill health, for example Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I have experience working with many different types of people, with a variety of issues I have a specialism in neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia) and I am trauma informed.
I am person-centered and work with you towards lasting healing and positive change within you, no matter what your goals and aspirations. I am a good listener and very non-judgmental, so any problem you have however big or small, you can bring to the counselling.
As well as my training I have my own personal story and have overcome difficulties with depression and anxiety, which I now realize is to do with being neurodiverse. I have worked in counselling for 4 years, worked in health and social care for 25 years, and been a meditation teacher for 30 years.
I believe in a positive definition of ‘mental health’ and that it encompasses: emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Mental health is everywhere, we all get mental health distress, and we all have inner resources within us, to solve our problems. Mental health distress turns into a mental health problem when it gets in the way of us holding down a job, or running our house.
I believe counselling can be a very healing and transformative process for the client. I am passionate about helping people try and understand themselves, and for them to try and make positive changes within their mind and lives.
Answers, solutions, and a happier mind, can lie within us.
, My Experience
- 4 years in counselling
- Thirty years of leading relaxation exercises and guided imagery
- Transactional Analysis
- Attachment Theory Of Relationships
My Education
- Diploma Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
- BACP Registered (Membership Number 01004854)
- Diploma Level 4, Leadership in Health and Social care
I Work With Individuals
Individual Counselling
One to one counselling; in person or online, plus walking and talking.
Contact Me
Ask a question or book a free first appointment, below. For emergencies call 999 or visit your nearest hospital
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