Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Ba (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Training and development modules, train the trainer
Safe Talk: Suicide alertness training
ASIST: Applied suicide intervention skills training
Currently, I am an accredited therapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, garda vetted and child protection certified. My business is fully registered, insured by PPS insurance and I am supervised by an accredited IACP Supervisor.
As well as my honours degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, I also have profound life experiences that have shaped the Therapist I am today. As my degree is in “Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy”, I offer my clients an excellent mix of theory, skills and personal development.
My main focus is a person-centred Existential Psychotherapist but tends to treat each client as per their needs. CBT is a big part of my practice also. My degree is award validated by QQI at Level 8 on the NFQ. Our BSc (Hons) Degree is professionally accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
It is my personal belief that therapy works only in a situation where the client feels safe, can fully trust the therapist and the therapist is “real.“ Carl Rogers summarizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and writes, “When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, and terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations, deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”
An empathetic therapist validates the client’s internal experiences and facilitates the client’s development of a stronger and more flexible sense of self.
I really understand how challenging this can be and that is why I never push a client to talk about things until they feel ready to do so. Instead, we work together, and you talk about things when you feel safe and ready to do so. Trust and respect are at the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship between me and my client.
Therapy is about addressing your difficulties and working towards meaningful change. Entering a counselling or psychotherapeutic relationship primarily involves gaining a deeper understanding and acceptance of who you are.
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard“ – Cheryl Richardson
If you would like to make an appointment with Michelle or any of the other Mindology therapists please email info@mindology.ie, or phone (045) 855559
