Michael Connaughton

My aim is to help you on your journey, wherever you are presently and where you wish your next steps to take you, at a pace and destination of your choosing. My background was in high-pressured IT Management until 2009 when I retrained as a counsellor. 

I provide face to face counselling and therapy for clients from aged 11 upwards, which can be open ended - based on a person-centred approach, or time limited  - based on Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I have wide experience in counselling clients suffering from the effects of bereavement,  anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and significant events in childhood and teenage years.

I provide a confidential, supportive and when necessary, a challenging environment to resolving issues. I have regular supervision and have professional insurance. I have an Enhanced DBS (CRB).

I offer discounted rates based on income.

CPD

Counselling Children. June 2018

Safeguarding, Listening Ear, Feb 2017

Complex Grief, Sally Despenser/Listening Ear, 2016

2014 - Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) 4 Day Foundation,

Introduction to SFBT. Child Protection Awareness

2013 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 

2012 - Suicide Awareness , Introduction to Coaching,  Stress Survival Boot Camp.

Bereavement Training, 2011

Certificate in Counselling Skills, 2010

Counselling Concepts 2008