Suzy Michaels

I currently have limited availability for online or face-to-face sessions.

Disconnection from the world around you can bring up all sorts of uncomfortable feelings, but I am here to help you rediscover your authentic and more capable self, which may be hiding in the shadows.

No matter what stage of life you are in, finding the right person and taking those first steps may feel quite daunting, especially if you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, and a deep sense of threat, or if you're experiencing a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Confusing emotions may be evoked, you may find unhelpful ways to deal with stress, or you might not even really know what's causing you to feel a sense of loss. Whatever has prompted you to seek therapy, I can offer a confidential, empathetic, non-judgmental, comfortable space to be genuinely listened to.

Not only will we think about your current issues, but we'll also look at what lies rooted in the past and how you cope today. By making sense of your experiences, a deeper awareness and self-acceptance can be found, bringing more meaning to your life. As a certified Trauma-Informed Therapist, I can also support you with PTSD & CPTSD symptoms by helping you be 'here' instead of 'there', where new skills can be learned and integrated into your daily life.

I have extensive experience supporting clients in dealing with difficult life events where this collaborative process has been deeply transformative. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach, your experience is unique, so I offer what's best for you with compassion and healing at the core. I believe in the power of therapy and have witnessed how this process can enhance life on many levels, whether working in the room in person, online, nationally, or internationally.

Throughout our time together, you have the choice to dip in and out from talking therapy to mindfulness, and creativity, or by using EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) to tune into these uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or troubling memories, where anxiety lessens, and healing and relief can be found.

My self-awareness, knowledge, and skills have developed throughout my clinical practice, and as an inclusive practitioner, I support adults who have experienced biological parentage, adoptee adults, or adults from a foster care background. I am fully trained and well-informed where values, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles are respected and I regularly commit to continual professional development as there is always more to learn.

I have an Accredited BACP Membership evidencing a higher standard as a competent, ethical, and inclusive Practitioner. I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice and the BACP's Online and Phone Therapy (OPT) competence framework. I am Bupa registered, hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate. Before working as a Counsellor, my background was in the education sector, mainly in secondary school settings.

The first and second sessions allow us to gain a deeper understanding of your current and historic experiences and relationships, and what has brought you to therapy, while paying close attention to how comfortable you feel.

I offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation to discuss your needs, and meeting for a 50-minute initial consultation will also allow you the time to decide if you feel comfortable enough to continue with weekly sessions. Once agreed, we will meet on the same day, at the same time, and go at a pace that's right for you.

I have a dedicated downstairs room with a separate entrance with one small step over the threshold. There is a toilet but unfortunately, this cannot be accessed via a wheelchair.

I am happy to answer any questions via phone or email and if you leave a message, I will respond once I become available and within working hours.

I currently have some limited availability to offer.

Disconnection from the world around you can bring up all sorts of uncomfortable feelings, but I am here to help you rediscover your authentic and more capable self, which may be hiding in the shadows.

No matter what stage of life you are in, finding the right person and taking those first steps may feel quite daunting, especially if you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, and a deep sense of threat, or if you're experiencing a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Confusing emotions may be evoked, you may find unhelpful ways to deal with stress, or you might not even really know what's causing you to feel a sense of loss. Whatever has prompted you to seek therapy, I can offer a confidential, empathetic, non-judgmental, comfortable space to be genuinely listened to.

Not only will we think about your current issues, but we'll also look at what lies rooted in the past and how you cope today. By making sense of your experiences, a deeper awareness and self-acceptance can be found, bringing more meaning to your life. As a certified Trauma-Informed Therapist, I can also support you with PTSD & CPTSD symptoms by helping you be 'here' instead of 'there', where new skills can be learned and integrated into your daily life.

I have extensive experience supporting clients in dealing with difficult life events where this collaborative process has been deeply transformative. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach, your experience is unique, so I offer what's best for you with compassion and healing at the core. I believe in the power of therapy and have witnessed how this process can enhance life on many levels, whether working in the room in person, online, nationally, or internationally.

Throughout our time together, you have the choice to dip in and out from talking therapy to mindfulness, and creativity, or by using EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) to tune into these uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or troubling memories, where anxiety lessens, and healing and relief can be found.

My self-awareness, knowledge, and skills have developed throughout my clinical practice. As an inclusive practitioner, I support adults who have experienced biological parentage, adoptee adults, or adults from a foster care background. I am fully trained and well-informed where values, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles are respected and  I regularly commit to continual professional development as there is always more to learn. 

I have an Accredited BACP Membership evidencing a higher standard as a competent, ethical, and inclusive Practitioner. I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice and the BACP's Online and Phone Therapy (OPT) competence framework. I am Bupa registered, hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate. Before working as a Counsellor, my background was in the education sector, mainly in secondary school settings.

The first and second sessions allow us to gain a deeper understanding of your current and historic experiences and relationships, and what has brought you to therapy, while paying close attention to how comfortable you feel.

I offer a free 30-minute telephone or online conversation to discuss your needs, and meeting for a 50-minute initial consultation will also allow you the time to decide if you feel comfortable enough to continue with weekly sessions. Once agreed, we will meet on the same day, at the same time, and go at a pace that's right for you.

I have a dedicated downstairs room with a separate entrance with one small step over the threshold. There is a toilet but unfortunately, this cannot be accessed via a wheelchair.

I am happy to answer any questions via phone or email and if you leave a message, I will respond once I become available and within working hours.