Michele Mestrum

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You might have spent a long time trying to hold things together on your own. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in difficult relationship patterns or struggling with loss, stress or low self-esteem. Sometimes life can begin to feel heavy, even when from the outside everything appears “fine”.

I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about what is going on for you, without pressure or expectation. Therapy is not about being told what to do or having all the answers straightaway. It is about having the time and space to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your feelings and find a way forward that feels right for you.

I am a BACP-accredited person-centred counsellor with 20 years’ experience working with adults and young people. Over the years I have supported clients through anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, menopause, stress, low confidence, family issues and periods of major life change. I have worked within women’s centres, counselling organisations, private practice and with NHS-referred clients.

My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded in the belief that feeling genuinely heard and accepted can be transformative. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if this is your first experience of counselling, so we would work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

If you are considering counselling, you are very welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether we might be a good fit.

I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy for:

Anxiety and overwhelm

Stress and burnout

Bereavement and loss

Relationship difficulties

Menopause and women’s issues

Self-esteem and confidence

Depression

Health-related concerns

Sessions are available:

Face-to-face

Online via Zoom

By telephone

I work with adults, older adults and young people under 18.