WELCOME TO
THERAPYHOOD
COUNSELLING
Providing weekly therapeutic counselling sessions to individuals.
A space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, actions, experiences and needs.
Hi I'm Mik...
I'm a qualified, insured BACP registered Psychodynamic Counsellor, with many years of experience working within charity, third sector and NHS mental health teams.
I specialise in trauma informed counselling and psychoeducation. Together we will use approaches and techniques, that allow you to explore what's coming up for you safely in a judgement free space. Integrating various tools and techniques to help with emotional regulation and supporting your unique well-being.
I provide weekly 50 minute therapeutic counselling sessions on-line or by phone and my fee is £50 per session. I offer an initial free 15 minute no obligation phone consultation. We can discuss your needs and goals for therapy and answer any questions you may have, before we decide to start working together.
Limited concession spaces considered for low income and students.
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What is THERAPYHOOD?
As a mental health professional and counsellor, I've spent my career helping people find their way through difficult and personally challenging times. I use a variety of therapeutic models and concepts, to help clients gain insight into their own practical and inner resources, and apply what they learn to improve their mental well-being. This has led me to supporting my clients in a way that encourages them to look at their wider community support networks as well as their inner world.
Sometimes, when we're struggling, it can be hard to see the way forward. We feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn for help. We all face different stressors and experiences, there is no single solution for taking care of our mental or physical health. I like to think of therapy as a stage of life, like childhood, adulthood, parenthood etc, a phase I call "therapyhood." It's time set aside to safely explore where you are right now. An opportunity to reflect on your past experiences, current emotions, actions and needs. It's a journey of discovering the tools, coping strategies, and support systems you need to grow, recover and get through life.
This journey is shaped by the people, places, and the communities that surround you. Your therapyhood is dedicated a space and time for this. A personal neighbourhood to safely explore your connections, communities and learn what you need to navigate the world.
Our Environment
Where we are in the world and how safe we feel there impacts us greatly.
Our Community
Safe communities and support networks are important to our well-being.
Our Connections
Authentic connection to our self and others gives us security and meaning.
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CORST & NCIP Accredited Trauma Therapy Cert Level 6 – The Grove Practice
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BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling Level 5 - The Counselling Foundation
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Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills Level 3 - The Counselling Foundation
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Clinical Assessment Skills Certification - WPF
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Working On-line Best Working Practices Skills - BACP
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Safeguarding level 3
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Suicide first aid through understanding prevention level 2
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PAABS
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Drug and alcohol addiction support and safety planning level 2
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Level 1 & 2 EFT Practitioner
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Modern day slavery and exploitation awareness and safeguarding.
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BTEC Diploma in Holistic Therapy Sciences - Including Non-Medical Nutritional Practice
I continue to enhance my practice with continual professional development training in
trauma informed practices, formulation and assessment, crisis interventions, and psychoeducation.
I complete yearly NHS health and safety training.
I am a qualified member of the BACP and work in line with their ethical and best practice guidelines.
I hold an advanced DBS Certificate.
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