What is Psychotherapy?
“Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” Charles Bukowski.
In a nutshell, psychotherapy helps us to look at what is unresolved within us. Therapy helps us grow in self-awareness and understanding. We can decide whether old patterns of behaving are still useful to us in the present day.
It can help us to start knowing ourselves and becoming more authentically ourselves. This can help bring a feeling of peace.
Welcome
I am a qualified trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults and couples over the age of 18 to support your mental health and wellbeing. If you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, abuse or trauma, or other issue that is causing you concern, please get in touch. I can offer in person sessions in Launceston, Cornwall, or on-line. Talking Helps.
Sessions and Fees
When you first contact me, we will arrange a free of charge introductory call by phone or videocall. This is for us to learn a little about each other and for you to ask any questions you may have. If we are both happy to continue, we will make your first appointment.
We can meet in person at my therapy room at The Kensey Centre, Launceston, Cornwall on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or online on other weekdays or evenings.
In advance of our first session, I will send you a copy of my Client Agreement so you are fully aware of the service I offer.
In our first session we can discuss our Agreement and answer any further questions you have. At this stage I will ask you some questions so I can learn more about you and your situation.
Our work together may be for a few weeks, or longer, depending on what you need. We will have regular reviews to ensure you are receiving the support you need.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £55; couples cost £75.
Services
Relationships
There are many reasons why our relationships may run into difficulty, from communication, trust, jealousy, imbalance, infidelity, to financial, or coercive control. Having the time and confidential space to talk through what concerns you and be listened to without judgement, can help clarify your feelings and find a path to change. Talking Helps
Domestic Abuse
The trauma of domestic abuse can affect people over a very long period of time. Whether you are currently experiencing domestic abuse, or have done so in the past, counselling can give you the time and safe space to talk openly and confidentially about your feelings, problems and any issues you are facing. Talking Helps
Anxiety
By uncovering the underlying cause of your anxiety we can look at your situation through a different, less frightening lens. This can help you develop ways to cope and better manage periods of heightened anxiety. To be listened to with compassion and without judgement can alleviate anxiety in itself. Talking Helps
Workplace
Workload, time pressure, relationships, bullying, poor management, isolation, problems at home can all impact our wellbeing in our work role. I can offer you a safe and supportive space to explore the issues and gain awareness and clarity on your way forward. Talking Helps
My Experience, Qualifications and Training
After working in business for many years and witnessing at first hand the increasing number of people in the workplace struggling with mental health issues, I re-trained as a counsellor. After qualifying I set up my private practice in Launceston, Cornwall alongside my work at a Plymouth-based Community Interest Company, where I also volunteer. I offer counselling and psychotherapy support to adults who are experiencing a wide range of issues including domestic abuse; anxiety and depression; relationships. These issues are often occurring as a result of recent or early unresolved trauma.
I am also qualified to work online which allows me to offer support to clients living further afield or for those who need more flexibility around their working week.
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Certificate in Counselling
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Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
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Continuing Personal Development: Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
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Grief and Bereavement
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Domestic Abuse
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Attachment
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Certificate in working Therapeutically with Couples
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Eating Disorder Awareness Diploma
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Get in Touch
If you are an adult over 18 and would like to get in touch for an exploratory conversation and to make an appointment, I will respond to your call, text or email within one working day.
By phone or text on 07568 437723
By email on michaela@michaelapaincounselling.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
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About Me
I am a qualified trauma informed integrative counsellor. I work in a person centred way, which means I will help you to explore your own feelings, beliefs, issues, behaviours to develop your own self-awareness. You and your situation are unique, and I will integrate the therapeutic approaches that I feel will best help explore what concerns you.
I am non-judgemental, fair and impartial, and will honour the trust you place in me by offering you the space to be listened to with warmth, compassion and empathy.
Sometimes I may gently challenge you. I will always support and encourage you. I know that coming to counselling takes courage and I respect that.
In addition to my training, I bring a wealth of life experience to my work. I’ve had my fair share of highs and very lows but what I’ve learned is that nothing is insurmountable and that everyone can achieve change for the better in their lives if they choose to.
