Rate Michelle Dunne

I am a Person-Centred therapist and Registered Member of the BACP and work to their Ethical Framework. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Being heard in a safe and confidential space where you are met with warmth, compassion and acceptance is, in my experience, invaluable. This is what I aim to offer to the people I work with. A space and time set aside, just for you, to be how you need to be - without judgement or anyone else’s agenda placed upon you.

Effective counselling can help us to explore and unravel the challenges that arise as we do our best to navigate life in a fast-paced and uncertain world. Having someone to listen mindfully and feedback to us is validating of our experience and leads to deeper personal insights, so that we might come to understand and know ourselves better than before and feel empowered to make changes in our lives.

The quality of the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is one of the key factors in achieving effective outcomes and I believe that my existing clientele would assert that they feel cared for and valued in their work with me.

In previous careers, I have worked with people experiencing crises and trauma and experiencing sudden (and violent) deaths. Grief and loss are areas close to my heart and come up for people all the time in many different ways. Having space and time to grieve with someone to be next to you whilst it’s painful, can really offer comfort and movement towards some healing over time.

As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I really enjoy working with neurodivergent people and indeed, all forms of diversity. I consider myself to be open-minded and embracing of different kinds of lifestyles and family configurations. My own path has encompassed both same-sex and heterosexual relationships and I am a ‘seasoned’ step-mother; definitely having earned my stripes in that department!

I love to walk and spend time with my 3 dogs. Travelling is my second favourite thing to do after that and I adore the sunshine! I feel grateful to be able to work with all kinds of people who are brave enough to be vulnerable with me. What a privilege that is. I hope to meet you soon.

Qualifications: BEd (Hons) Dip. Couns MBACP

BEd (Hons) QTS English and Education - Cambridge University

CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (currently studying)

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies

APT Level 2 Motivational Interviewing DBT

NCFE Level 2 Counselling Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Policing

Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding (Vulnerable Adult and Children)

CPD:

GDPR Certificate

Equality, Diversity and Discrimination Certificate

Suicide Awareness Certificate

Public Liability Insurance held