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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Offers

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

About me

Hi, I'm Michelle - a BACP registered & NCPS Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, providing one-to-one therapy for adults in the semi-rural, historic area of Liversedge, West Yorkshire. I offer the flexibility of in-person appointments or remote support via video link.

Clients often say that my down-to-earth, approachable manner helps them feel comfortable and understood. I attribute this to my years of psychotherapeutic training and my varied life experiences, which have helped me develop a genuinely non-judgemental approach to my work. I operate my practice compassionately, viewing you as a person rather than a patient. And yes, I even have a sense of humour! I think being able to laugh when appropriate can be part of feeling comfortable and human, too.

My approach is friendly, empathic, and modern, without the daunting, clinical feel that many people expect from therapy. I aim to provide a service that balances professionalism with warmth and humanity, helping you feel at ease enough to open up honestly and fully.

I work with a wide range of issues, most commonly anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, workplace stress, relationships, bereavement and grief, family concerns, stress, and life changes. If you're unsure whether I work with your particular problem, please ask - there's a good chance I'll be able to help.

I also have a particular therapeutic specialism in working with neurodivergent adults, including people with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and AuDHD. I work with both diagnosed and self-identified clients, and neurodivergence is a subject particularly close to my heart. As the parent of an SEN child, I've also seen first-hand some of the challenges and strengths that can come with neurodivergence.

I have an in-depth understanding of how neurodivergence can present differently from person to person. My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-aware, and adaptable to individual needs as much as my working environment allows.

I'm open-minded, and I don't believe that something is necessarily a problem simply because it falls outside conventional expectations. I am non-judgemental when it comes to sex work and alternative lifestyle choices, and, as s a former Professional Member of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy, I'm also comfortable discussing experiences involving recreational substances (although I do not specialise in addiction counselling).

Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps, but it can also be one of the most empowering. Feel free to get in touch to book an appointment or arrange a call-back - I'll do my best to put you at ease and explain how I may be able to help.

Areas of interest

Work related stress; Anxiety; Depression; Neurodivergence; Bereavement; Loss; Family issues; Relationships; Childhood trauma; Self Esteem; Autism; ADHD; Burnout; Menopause; Women's issues, Marriage; Abortion; Historic abuse; Affairs and betrayals; Behaviour problems; Bullying; Cancer; Carer support; Childhood bereavement; Childhood bullying; Chronic illness; Discrimination; Emotional abuse;
Feeling sad; Jealousy; Loneliness; Low self-confidence; Mental health; Miscarriage; Money;
Narcissistic abuse; Non-monogamy; Panic attacks; Perfectionism; Postnatal depression; Pregnancy and birth; Racism; Redundancy; Seasonal affective disorder (SAD); Separation and divorce; Separation anxiety; Sexuality; Sexual assault; Social anxiety; Spirituality; Stress;

I work with both male and female clients over eighteen, of any sexual orientation, race and faith.

I do not work with couples or families.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• AuDHD
• Neurodivergence

• Neurodevelopmental disorders/conditions
• ADHD

• Autism
• Menopause