
Michael Walsh
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07902 115545
Features
Availability
I currently have some availability. I work Tuesday to Thursday, days and evenings.
I offer face to face, online and phone sessions.
About me and my therapy practice
I am a qualified and experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor.
Whether you are new to counselling and therapy or have tried this process before, our aim initially would be to establish if you feel we are a good fit moving forward. This would be about you feeling safe, trusting and comfortable at the thought of us working together.
Once this has been established, we would look to discuss and explore whatever you may choose to bring to the sessions.
I am primarily a psychodynamic therapist. This means I believe our past experiences and relationships, shape how we see ourselves and relate to others in the present. My approach involves us exploring, with a view to understanding some patterns that may exist, which might not be helpful in the present. This understanding could help you gain insights, that might lead to meaningful and lasting change.
I also draw from person-centred therapy, which means we might think about what is going on for you currently. I can provide the opportunity for you to be with a person, where you can be seen, heard and valued unconditionally.
Practice description
My therapy room is seperate from the main house, it is quiet and private. There is designated parking on the drive for client use.
Sessions are 60 minutes, and weekly, unless otherwise agreed. I charge £60 a session.
I work with individuals 18+. I offer both open ended work, which means there is no time limit, or short term work where we would agree the number of sessions at the outset.
My first session
I offer a free initial telephone conversation of 15 minutes. This would be an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what is going on for you at the moment, as well as for you to get a sense of me. If you wanted to proceed, we would then have an initial session.
In the initial session, the first 15minutes or so, would be spent with me explaining my terms and conditions, confidentiality, record keeping, holiday arrangements, invoicing and any questions you may have on a practical level. This should give you a full understanding of what to expect from our sessions and work together.
We would then look to spend the remainder of the session with whatever has brought you to counselling at this moment.
The initial session is payable.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Person centred, Psychodynamic
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English