Biography
Michelle Wilcox
BA(Hons)/MBACP
Director & Counsellor
I have a background in the early education sector, where I have gained over a decade’s worth of experience, as the lead practitioner in planning, observing and monitoring children’s education. As a Counsellor, I have worked for several organisations over the last four years, offering my services to survivors of domestic violence, with people experiencing addictions, trauma, and grief and loss. Within these roles I have supported children, young people and adults with bereavement, addictions, depression, anxiety, and those who have experienced trauma. I also specialise in supporting clients who are Neurodiverse, eg who have Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, etc.
I am often told I have a youthful appearance, nevertheless, I have much in the way of life experience and personal struggles. Therefore, I can empathise with many of the difficulties of daily life and its strong demands; I have up close and personal experience of supporting children with mental health issues, end of life care and severe physical disabilities. As such, I am passionate about supporting others.
Qualifications
Level 6 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies
ADHD in the Therapy Room
Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients
Women on the Autistic spectrum
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling: Cognitive-Behavioural Theory
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Award in Helping Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Skills
Level 2 Awareness in Bereavement Care
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Continuing Professional Development
Working with Shame and Compulsivity
Samaritans and Active Listening
Sudden and Traumatic Death
Infant Loss
Awareness in Children and Young People’s Bereavement Care
Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People
Aquarius Frontline
Relationship, Sexuality, Choice and Risk for Adults with a Learning Disability
A Day on Neurodiversity
Crisis Tools - Managing risk
LGTBQ+ Awareness
Certifications
I have a current Enhanced DBS Certificate to work with Adults, Children and Young People. I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and work to their practices to keep your personal data safe. I practice under my own Professional Civil Liability insurance.