Michelle Wood

 I believe we are all given a choice and it is so important to find and work towards a purpose in our lives. Life is not without difficult challenges and hard times for anyone. My desire is to offer support, guidance and help to facilitate you in finding perspective when faced with uncertainty, hurt and struggle - no matter what form it may take. 

I am a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and committed to working ethically. www.bacp.co.uk

Counselling Sessions

I offer a complimentary 15 minute telephone consultation to enable you to see if we are well suited to work together. This can be arranged at an agreed time, or if you wish to leave me a voice message I can return your call. During our next session, we will go through an assessment to help us identify areas you would like to address, as well as discussing the expectations you may have of counselling. Doing reviews throughout our work we can monitor changes and work towards an ending at your pace, where we will review what the starting point was and what you want for your next steps. 

Short term and Long term work

 I offer both short and long term work. I have however found that committing to at least 6-10 sessions has more impact. Counselling  provides a safe neutral space for ongoing support during a particularly difficult time, increases  self-awareness and have a positive impact on the relationship you have with yourself and others. 

Cost

50-minute sessions in person or online £45

(fees will be reviewed at the beginning of each year).

Location

Face to Face counselling

Close to Tring, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury and surrounding villages.

My room is based in Pitstone.

(On the borders of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire).

On-line Counselling

On-line Counselling can offer the flexibility of not having to travel, and can help with fitting into a busy lifestyles.  This platform makes counselling accessible for anyone.

This is only available if you live within the above counties to ensure that I can work alongside supporting agencies I am familiar with in the event that this is necessary. 

Experience

I have gained extensive experience working with young people and adults through agency work, schools, employee assistance programmes and private practise. To support clients who would like to explore more creative ways of working I can also use various tools. such as characters, tactile objects, arts and crafts, stones, role-play, sand tray, etc. to facilitate the process of looking at and dealing with feelings and experiences to help make sense of your world and the meaning it holds for you. 

Areas of work

I have worked therapeutically with clients dealing with; 

Depression, Stress, Relationship break down or difficulty, Domestic violence and Addiction, Loneliness and Isolation, Grief & Loss and Trauma & Abuse. In young people, Anxiety and Panic attacks, Self-harm and Suicidal thoughts. Eating difficulties, Family break down, Anger, Identify, Transitions, Bullying and Exam stress are all issues some young people are facing and need support with.

Training and Qualifications

BACP Cert. of Proficiency, Accredited Voluntary Registration

Integrative Diploma in Counselling CPCAB

Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB

Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB

Sand Tray Introduction

Working Creatively - Adlerian Society

CAMHS - Working with Eating disorders

CAMHS - Working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

CAHMS – Working with Anxiety

Data Protection & Safeguarding

Working with Domestic Violence & Adolescent to Parent Violence

Working with Sexual Abuse

Working with Autism  

Including ongoing CPD every year to meet the BACP requirements

07917272111

michellewoodcounselling@gmail.com