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About Me

A little about my journey, my approach and how I can support you.

michelle young Stroud based counsellor and chronic pain & bereavement support specialist

Counsellor with a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

ILM Accredited Trauma Informed Wellbeing Coach

SIRPA (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners Association) Practitioner

Counsellor, Wellbeing Coach and SIRPA Practitioner

Meet Michelle

I am a qualified pluralistic counsellor specialising in offering support to those experiencing grief and loss or living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, M.E/CFS and other health challenges. I also provide support if you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or low mood, family issues, relationship difficulties or work related stress. I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. My aim is to provide a warm and non judgemental space to help you feel at ease and listened to. 

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My Approach & Specialisms

Working pluralistically means I can tailor therapy to suit you as an individual. Together we can explore what you need and adapt our work in a way that feels most supportive. I see therapy as a collaborative process and we will work at a pace that feels right for you.

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I have a particular specialism in working with grief and loss and I understand that everyone's experience of grief is unique.

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I am also a qualified wellbeing coach and stress and illness recovery (SIRPA) practitioner. I use a mind-body approach to help you understand persistent pain, fibromyalgia, M.E/CFS and to explore the connection between emotions and physical symptoms. I can offer practical supportive strategies and tools to support the nervous system to enable you to work towards recovery.

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My interest in working with clients with chronic pain and other persistent symptoms using a mind-body approach is deeply personal and I understand from my own experience how exhausting and life changing this experience can be.

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Qualifications and Training

  • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

  • ILM Accredited Wellbeing Coach

  • SIRPA Level 3 Practitioner

  • Cruse Bereavement Support Training

  • EFT Level 2 Practitioner 

  • EFT Specialist Grief and Loss Practitioner 

  • FHT Accredited Specialist Chrysalis Effect training

  •   Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

  • ​BA (hons) degree 

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