MIND, BODY & SOUL
Transforming unconscious suffering into conscious wellness
"a person is a fluid process, not a fixed
and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing
constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits."
Carl R. Rogers
THIS IS ME
I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor in North London, with over eight years of experience in the charity and private sector.
I have seen over the years many clients change their perspective and way of looking at their issues. Together, and in a non-judgmental, nurturing environment, clients are able to feel safe and supported in looking at many different challenges they may come across.
Over the years I have worked with couples and individuals. I have experience in mindfulness and meditation. I have been involved in setting up mindfulness practice in schools and have also held meditation workshops, to help people develop basic meditation techniques.
I have a flexible and empathetic approach. With my warm, healing guidance I am happy to help facilitate you on the journey towards self-awareness and ultimately change. The counselling environment that I provide is one of confidentiality and integrity.
I am a registered and accredited member of UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and I work within its ethical principles. (Dip Psych, MBACP). I am also trained in mindfulness and EFT (emotional freedom technique).
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) – 4 years training at CCPE, Maida Vale
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Certificate in Fundamentals of Counselling and Psychotherapy
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EFT (emotional freedom technique) level 1-3- Viv Fogel
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Mindfulness – stress reduction course
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Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision. UKCP accredited.
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Couples Therapy Training – the centre for systemic constellations – 2 years- Judith Hemming
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Meditation Techniques
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Teenage Self-harm Workshops
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Bereavement and Trauma
"I have been seeing Michelle for a while and she has supported me through some really tough times relating to grief and various types of ongoing anxiety. She understood me from day one and most importantly made me understand myself. She continues to give me coping mechanisms to deal with any difficult situations that may occur for me and I feel a lot more in control of my life in so many ways. I feel completely at ease talking to her about anything and everything and have recommended her to a number of people that she has also supported over the years as well"
Nicola
"Recommendation - Michelle is an engaging, open, friendly person. She possesses fantastic communication skills that enable you to feel comfortable whilst focussing on opening up about yourself. Once you convince yourself to open up to someone professional, outside of your immediate comfort zone of friends and family, there isn't anyone better in my mind."
Ryan
"Michelle has been an invaluable part of my journey through sudden loss and grief. Our sessions gave me the space and safety I so desperately needed to confront my pain and feelings of hopelessness and embrace the new me my loss had created. There is no magic wand in the world of counselling but finding the right person to help you navigate your way through troubled times is the key and for me, it was definitely Michelle."
Suzanne
"I have found talking to Michelle about the death of my husband and my on-going worries about my children up-lifting and helpful She is a kind and empathetic person to whom I can really open up."
Sophie
"Michelle is more than just a good, empathetic listener. She uses her well-developed intuition to make sharp observations and ask key questions, which has made me more self-aware and helped me manage the difficulties through this tremendously sad time of my life"
Astrid
"I was always quite sceptical about seeing a counsellor and it took me quite a while to pluck up the courage to see someone. Michelle has really helped me to transform my life and made me happy again.
She has helped and guided me to make decisions which have dramatically improved my life and I am now a changed woman!
I am so thankful to have been recommended to Michelle!"
Claudia
"I've been seeing Michelle for sometime now and have recommended at least 4/5 people to her because of the way she has guided me. She's helped me in ways I didn't know was possible and helped me overcome things I never knew I could. it's hard for me to confide in someone as I don't trust easily but Michelle being the 3rd therapist I went to meant I fully trusted her from day 1 which was most important to me from the get-go. I've learnt a lot about myself and will continue my journey with Michelle for as long as I need too as it's been one of the best experiences in my life in the last few years."
David
"It has been a pleasure working with Michelle to develop the practice of Mindfulness at JCoSS. Her professionalism and expertise has allowed us to work towards creating a strong framework and resources for supporting the programme, which we cannot wait to use!"
Adit Goschalk – JCoSS school Barnet
AREAS I COVER
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Anger management
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Anxiety
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Abuse
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Addictions
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Bereavement
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Depression
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Eating disorders
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Relationship issues
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Low self-esteem
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Stress