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"Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step".

"Naeem Gallaway"

My Story

Throughout the last 30 years, I have worked within multiple areas that have lead me to be passionate about starting my career as a counsellor. I have worked within the NHS as a health care assistant, giving quality care to patients within hospitals. I also spent 20 years working within a school helping children develop in a safe and nurturing environment. I started off my career in counselling in 2017 training with Chrysalis, the first year being hypnotherapy. I then went onto complete the next stage of my training and received my Advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2020. Following that I completed and qualified with a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2021.

I work from home within my private counselling rooms in Aylesbury and Bristol, offering you a warm and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings and discuss any issues you feel you need some support with. 

I have experience helping in a range of areas, including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationships and I specialise in bereavement. I feel very passionate about helping people to make changes for the better in their lives, however small. My aim is to create a safe place for you to be heard and a place where you can be yourself. I will give you time to express yourself at your own pace. I am experienced in talking therapies using a humanistic approach which will be personal to your needs. I am a warm, caring person who will walk alongside you on your journey. Working together we will look at your concerns from your perspective, explore your feelings and help you to move forward.

 

Your voice is important, my message to you is you will be heard.

Additional information & Qualifications

I am a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Society (NCPS). I adhere to their code of ethics and good practice, reg no. NCPS17-04926

I receive regular clinical supervision to ensure ethical and safe practice is maintained
I am committed to ongoing Continual Professional Development (CPD)
I am covered by Professional Liability Insurance
I have a clean Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Qualifications:
Cruse volunteer
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practice Prof. Dip Psy C (April 2021)
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice Ad Dip Psy C ( October 2020)
Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (December 2017)

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you go.
They merely determine where you start"

Contact Me
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Monday - Friday
9am - 7pm

Bristol & Aylesbury
michaela@harriscounselling.co.uk

07434666713

Thank you for contacting me, I will get back to you soon!

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