Michelle Green

Our first meeting is simply a conversation. You’ll have the chance to share what’s brought you here, and I’ll do my best to answer any questions. It’s also a time for you to decide whether I’m the right person to support you.

People come into counselling for many reasons, some have experienced the most awful situations, in their past or present. Such as abusive relationships, losses of loved ones, traumatic experiences and all kinds of hardships. Or you may be in the midst of a life changing crisis feeling stuck with no where to turn. Let's face it life can be bloody difficult and hard.

You may find yourself constantly pleasing other people, struggling to say no. Or feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, struggling to cope and like you are always in the middle of relationship disagreements and feeling like things are your fault.

You also don't have to be in a crisis and may want to go on a journey of self discovery, developing a deeper understanding of yourself.

I specialise in Anxiety - Depression - Low Self Esteem - Trauma - Relationship and family issues - Bereavement - Sexual Abuse

You may be self harming, or having thoughts of suicide feeling isolated and alone. So many people do, you are not alone but this can feel overwhelming and deeply distressing.

Whatever you decide to bring into your counselling I want you to know I won't give you advice but I commit to will working very hard to help you make sense of, understand and support you to work through the difficulties that have led you here. With the aim to enable you to make the changes and achieve the goals and outcomes that you have set for yourself.

There may be times that you don't want to come because of the emotions that you might be feeling or you may be struggling to talk about the things that are upsetting or distressing you. I want you to know that I will be patient, respectful and will not apply any pressure to get you talk about things before you are ready to do so. I want you to feel safe and supported.

My aim is to provide a respectful private and confidential, supportive, environment where you’ll be listened to. I feel that in order for counselling to be successful we need to have developed a trusting relationship where you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences when the time is right time for you.  

My website: https://www.michellescounsellingandtraining.co.uk/