Michelle Vickers
Member Status: Accredited Professional
Member No: NCS21-01514
Location: Bradford
I am an experienced Accredited Counsellor. I understand that taking the decision to attend therapy can be a difficult one. My aim is to create an environment that feels safe and secure to be in, I am able to support in person sessions within a comfortable and welcoming therapy space.
I am an integrative therapist, with the foundation of my therapeutic approach being Person-Centered. I will place the most emphasis on the relationship between you the client and myself the therapist, creating and building trust and security so that you are able to openly share your experience with no judgement. My holistic approach will aim to support the particular needs and preferences of you as the individual and I draw on a range of therapeutic models within my work. My clinical practice is evidence-based and I will work in a collaborative and intuitive way, offering compassion.
I believe in and commit to continuous training in a wide range of subjects. I feel that the more knowledge I have , the greater my ability to understand and support a diverse client base
I have some areas in which I hold higher level qualifications and experience these are:
Panic Attacks, Anxious Feelings, Obsessive thinking, Phobia's, Depression
I have over twenty years’ experience of working with anxiety and panic symptoms with adults, children and young people. I have created a specific website resource to help people to understand these difficult symptoms and to learn how to support their own wellbeing when experiencing them.
The online resource is:
www.itsjustafeeling.co.uk
Aside from my client work, I facilitate continuous professional development for other therapists who work with anxiety and I lecture for student therapist services on this important subject.
The Fear Monster Concept ® Anxiety Client Course.
Is a pre-recorded course which is available to clients who wish to learn about my fear monster ® concept in order to help them to understand and regain quality of life from anxious symptoms.
https://itsjustafeeling.co.uk/the-fear-monster/
‘I'm feeling less anxious, I definitely would recommend very good quality and professional service’ (Adult Feedback)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
I hold a masters degree in domestic violence and sexual abuse and I support adults, and young people whom have experienced this. I work sensitively with those who have experienced dysfunctional relationships and early/recent trauma or abuse.
‘Full details given at the assessment session, I knew what to expect. Michelle has always shown respect and interest towards my religious and cultural values/ beliefs which has been fundamental for me. It has been brilliant and has helped me enormously, I am forward thinking and back to my positive confident self once again’ (Adult Feedback)
Post Traumatic Stress
I hold a particular interest and qualifications in early trauma and the ongoing effects of early trauma. I have interest and experience and knowledge of supporting young people and adults who are experiencing Complex- Post Traumatic Stress, Post Traumatic Stress and/or flashbacks. I work in a trauma informed way to support you in learning how to manage your symptoms and to process your trauma through a greater understanding of who you are and what has happened to you.
‘Michelle helped me to find ways to express my feelings, she was someone I saw once a week that helped to save my life. I now know how to solve and face life's struggles and learn in my own self how to acknowledge these feelings. I have learnt that it is OK to feel them. I still have some struggles but I can cope now. Michelle saved my life and stopped me when I was going to rock bottom. I now love myself and I am more independent. It has been life changing to me and my life’ (Young Person)
Bereavement, Grief and Loss
My Bereavement experience comes from my work as a hospice based therapist over many years.
Within my role I worked with adults, children and young people. I supported pre and post bereavement as well as supporting adults who were given a terminal diagnosis during their last twelve months of life.
***** is such a strong independent individual now. Thank you, you have helped our daughter to become strong again. She has more self-confidence, is happier, sleeps, and we have our daughter back again. From the first phone call, we have found the counselling service excellent and we are so pleased we sent our daughter to Michelle’ (Parent Feedback)
I receive regular clinical supervision to ensure that I am able to provide the best possible support to my client's and to ensure I continue to work ethically, professionally and within my competence. I am DBS checked and insured.
Please don't hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions, I will be glad to help.
I hold a current DBS Certificate and I am fully insured. I receive regular clinical supervision to ensure that I provide the best possible care for my client's and to ensure I continue to work ethically and professionally.
