
Michael Connaughton
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07305826747
Therapist - Southport
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, please note I only work on-line.
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. I have experience in counselling clients suffering from the effects of bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and significant events in childhood and teenage years.
My background was in high-pressured IT Management until 2009 when I retrained as a counsellor.
I provide 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 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 can offer discounted rates for those on low income or benefits.
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
Practice description
I provide online counselling using Zoom Professional, there is no cost to you.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating disorders, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Eclectic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Online counselling