Michael Drabble

At present, I am open to accepting new supervisees. Please get in touch to arrange an initial discussion so we can find out if we might be able to work together.

Are you a qualified counsellor that’s looking for a fresh perspective on your practice?

Are you a counselling student that’s looking to become an insightful, effective counsellor with a rewarding career?

Through working with you in a safe, accepting way, I can help you truly enhance your work as a counsellor.

My approach to supervision is designed to help each supervisee feel safe enough to honestly examine their own practice; this is founded on a recognition of your own unique qualities as a therapist. With a trusting relationship established, we can co-operate in a way that affirms the good work that you do, while also offering constructive challenge where appropriate. Supervision with me isn’t about meeting some external idea of the perfect counsellor; it’s about working together to help you become the counsellor *you* are meant to be.

In addition to having my own private practice and working as a counsellor in the NHS, I have also spent time working in the commercial sector. This means that I have a strong insight into what it takes to build a career as a counsellor. Sometimes even the best therapists can struggle to be adequately compensated; as part of supervision, I can work with you to help ensure that you are in the best position possible to earn a living from your hard work.

Fees:

My standard fee for supervision is £70 per hour.

I offer the following discounts:

• Long-term supervisees are eligible for a rate of £65 per hour, when 5 sessions are paid for in advance.

• The rate for counselling students is £50 per hour.

Qualification:

I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Helping Relationships.

In addition to in person sessions in Sheffield, I offer video and telephone counselling to clients across the country.

About My Practice: Therapy with me is a real investment in your most critical asset: your psychological resilience. In a world that demands constant performance, both in your professional life and at home, finding a safe, non-judgmental space to untangle complex emotions and behavioural patterns is crucial. I offer a practical, integrative approach to counselling. Anchored by the robust framework of Transactional Analysis, sessions with me are designed to help you achieve true, lasting change.

Specialised Expertise: I am uniquely positioned to support people in high pressure roles. In addition to extensive experience in the NHS and private practice, my time serving as a trustee for major Sheffield cultural institutions means that I possess a deep, nuanced appreciation of the pressures that contribute to burnout, low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This background is particularly relevant for those in leadership roles, and those in the digital industries and creative arts, where the boundary between self and work can be eroded, resulting in issues such as moral injury and identity loss.

What to Expect:

• Therapy sessions with me are collaborative and tailored to your specific pace.

• Whether you are seeking short-term support for a specific life transition or long-term psychotherapy to resolve deep-seated patterns, in your initial sessions you will finally have the space to speak openly and safely. From this we set valid, life-enhancing goals.

• Though your distress may manifest as anxiety, depression, past trauma, stress, anger or family issues, we work together to uncover its real underlying causes.

• Having done this, we use proven, effective therapeutic models to enhance your self-awareness and transform patterns that no longer serve you into a realistic, positive template for a better life.

• Through all this, I help you develop a practical toolkit that you can use to build a future of enduring purpose and resilience in which you don’t just survive, you thrive.

Fees:

Peak time (weekdays 2pm-8pm):

• £70 per 50-minute session.
• Discount: £325 for 5 sessions in advance (equivalent to £65 per 50-minute session).

Off-peak (before 2pm on weekdays):

• £55 per 50-minute session.

In addition to in person sessions in North Derbyshire and Sheffield, I offer video and telephone counselling to clients across the country.

About My Practice: Therapy with me is a real investment in your most critical asset: your psychological resilience. In a world that demands constant performance, both in your professional life and at home, finding a safe, non-judgmental space to untangle complex emotions and behavioural patterns is crucial. I offer a practical, integrative approach to counselling. Anchored by the robust framework of Transactional Analysis, sessions with me are designed to help you achieve true, lasting change.

Specialised Expertise: I am uniquely positioned to support people in high pressure roles. In addition to extensive experience in the NHS and private practice, my time serving as a trustee for major Sheffield cultural institutions means that I possess a deep, nuanced appreciation of the pressures that contribute to burnout, low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This background is particularly relevant for those in leadership roles, and those in the digital industries and creative arts, where the boundary between self and work can be eroded, resulting in issues such as moral injury and identity loss.

What to Expect:

• Therapy sessions with me are collaborative and tailored to your specific pace.

• Whether you are seeking short-term support for a specific life transition or long-term psychotherapy to resolve deep-seated patterns, in your initial sessions you will finally have the space to speak openly and safely. From this we set valid, life-enhancing goals.

• Though your distress may manifest as anxiety, depression, past trauma, stress, anger or family issues, we work together to uncover its real underlying causes.

• Having done this, we use proven, effective therapeutic models to enhance your self-awareness and transform patterns that no longer serve you into a realistic, positive template for a better life.

• Through all this, I help you develop a practical toolkit that you can use to build a future of enduring purpose and resilience in which you don’t just survive, you thrive.

Fees:

Peak time (weekdays 2pm-8pm):

• £70 per 50-minute session.
• Discount: £325 for 5 sessions in advance (equivalent to £65 per 50-minute session).

Off-peak (before 2pm on weekdays):

• £55 per 50-minute session.

My practice is best described by clients I have worked with. They have given me permission to share their words.

Testimonial by JF:

I looked very successful on the outside, but my ‘inner critic’ was making me feel trapped. It was getting harder and harder to keep up a front, but I was scared to let anyone know how I was feeling. How could I show ‘weakness’ when everyone relied on me? I was terrified of being ‘found out’. Counselling with Mike was a big step for me but looking back now I wish I’d done it sooner. His warm style meant that for the first time I felt able to stop ‘masking’, be open with what I was feeling, and not worry about letting anyone down. Also, he really ‘understood’ the constant pressure I was facing, not just professionally but also at home. Thanks to him and the work we’ve done I don’t feel so lonely, as I can cope better with the demands of my life and be open when I’m struggling. I still have challenges, but I can face them. I feel like a different man.

Testimonial by AP:

In senior leadership, feeling isolated can be as draining as the unending, high-stakes decision-making. I didn’t need a therapist who just listened: I needed someone who understood the pressure and risk I face every day because of the choices I have to make. I did a lot of research before I chose Mike as a therapist, and after a chat with him I knew that, because of his background, he already spoke my language in a way that previous therapists haven’t. His TA-informed approach gave me a logical framework that helped me untangle the patterns driving my burnout, patterns that I couldn’t see before working with him. We’ve gone deep, but it’s been more than worth it: therapy with Mike has been one of the best investments in myself and my future that I’ve ever made.