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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a Person-Centred, BACP Accredited Counsellor who uses CBT tools in my private practice, based in Newport. I also work in and around the Telford and Shropshire area. Person-Centred means just that, my approach is centred around you and your needs, because 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, at your pace, 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. Change that can be lead by focusing on your strengths, and identifying areas you would like to develop or improving your current awareness. You may want to focus on things from your past and how they're impacting your present, just current concerns or a bit of both. Alternatively you may come to me for coping strategies, but remember, you are the expert and session's will be lead by you and what you need.

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 and adults who face challenges with their mental health, providing end of life care, trauma, severe physical disabilities and neurodiversity. As such, I am passionate about supporting others.

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 as many years, offering my services to survivors of domestic violence, with people experiencing addictions, trauma, grief and loss, and those whom may feel are in crisis. Within these roles I have supported children, young people and adults with bereavement, addictions, depression, anxiety, and those who have experienced trauma. I also specialise in supporting clients who are neurodiverse, eg who have Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and have both personal and professional experience of supporting people whose experience of the world may be different, and who are looking to understand their own identity.

Areas of interest

Abortion, Alcoholism, Addictions, Depression, Family issues, Generalised anxiety disorder, Relationship problems, Separation and divorce, Work related stress, Abuse, Trauma, Sexual abuse, Anxiety, Bullying, Dissociation, Gambling, Low self-confidence, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Physical abuse, Seasonal affective disorder, Stress, Affairs and betrayals, Aspergers Syndrome, Carer support, Emotional abuse, Low self-esteem, Post traumatic stress disorder, Self-harm, Sexuality, ADHD, Autism spectrum condition, Bereavement

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Physical disability