Welcome
About me
My name is Michelle, and I am an experienced counsellor with a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach. You may be wondering what that actually looks like in practice, or whether this feels like the right kind of support for you. These are important questions, and taking the time to consider them is part of caring for yourself.
Finding the right counsellor matters. This is your story, and feeling comfortable, understood, and supported is central to the therapeutic process.
My approach is collaborative and flexible. I draw on a range of evidence-informed frameworks so sessions can be adapted to suit your individual needs, experiences, and goals. This may include elements of person-centred therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, CBT-informed strategies, emotional regulation work, and trauma-informed practice. Rather than following a rigid model, I work alongside you to understand what may be happening beneath the surface and what support feels most helpful at this time.
I work this way because I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is not to tell you who to be or what to do, but to support you in making sense of your experiences and finding approaches that feel right for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. A key focus of my work is supporting people to better understand and manage stress, overwhelm, and emotional responses in everyday life. Together, we may explore how your nervous system responds to pressure, past experiences, and ongoing demands, and develop practical ways to build steadiness, self-understanding, and compassion.
Over recent years, I have become particularly passionate about supporting parents, including those raising neurodivergent children. I recognise the emotional labour, complexity, and fatigue that can come with parenting, and how limited support can sometimes feel in this space. I offer a non-judgemental environment where parents can reflect, process, and feel supported in ways that honour their individual experiences.
Who I Work With
Sessions are shaped around you, always moving at your pace and with your consent. Some sessions may feel more reflective, others more practical or skills-based, and many will be a blend of both. My aim is to support you in building insight, resilience, and coping strategies that feel sustainable and aligned with your values.
My priority is to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and supportive, where you are met as a whole person rather than a problem to be fixed.
