What I Have Learned From Sitting With People In Their Hardest Moments
Michelle reflects on what she has learned from years of sitting alongside people during some of the hardest moments in their lives. From strength and vulnerability to the power of being heard, she shares the lessons that continue to shape her work as a therapist.
What I’ve Learned From Sitting With People in Their Hardest Moments
Over the years, sitting alongside people through some of life’s hardest moments has taught me a lot about strength, change and being human. In this personal reflection, I share what my clients have taught me about resilience, self-trust, compassion and the importance of simply being heard.
What I Wish More People knew About Therapy
What does therapy really involve? Michelle shares her thoughts on what she wishes more people knew about therapy, from not needing to have all the answers to finding a space where you can be yourself. A warm, honest reflection on what it means to be supported without judgement.
Being a Therapist Doesn’t Mean I Have It All Figured Out
Being a therapist doesn't mean having all the answers. In this personal reflection, I share MY experiences, beliefs and what I have learned about people, therapy and life. Exploring self-acceptance, boundaries and the importance of being heard, I reflect on what it means to sit alongside others.
When work stops feeling like work: Understanding work related-stress
When work becomes too much, it can affect far more than your working day. This blog explores the signs of work-related stress, why it can feel so difficult to switch off, and how therapy can help you understand what’s happening, set healthier boundaries and feel more like yourself again.
Is it stress, burnout or something else?
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or simply not like yourself? This blog explores the difference between stress, burnout and the emotional load we often carry without realising. It offers a compassionate space to reflect on what might be happening beneath the surface and why understanding yourself is the first step towards feeling better.
Therapy and Me
A personal reflection on my own experience of therapy, anxiety, and the coping mechanisms I developed to feel safe. I share what helped me create lasting change, build healthier boundaries, and develop a calmer, more regulated relationship with myself.
What Does It Mean To Be Emotionally Overwhelmed
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed can be confusing and exhausting. This blog explores what overwhelm can feel like, why it happens, and how therapy can help you make sense of your experience and begin to feel more able to cope.
Supporting Parents After Child Sexual Abuse
Parents often carry an overwhelming emotional burden after a child has been sexually abused. This blog explores how therapy can support them to process guilt, anger, and confusion, helping them feel less alone and more able to respond to their child from a place of steadiness.
Why Do I Feel So Stuck?
Feeling stuck can feel overwhelming and confusing. Therapy offers space to understand patterns, build clarity, and begin moving forward with support.
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Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right counsellor to help.
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