A safe space to understand yourself and heal
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where we can explore your experiences together and work toward healing. In individual therapy, the focus is on exploring the root causes of your emotional struggles, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, addiction, or relationship issues.
Therapy provides a space to understand how past experiences may be influencing your current thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Through this work, you’ll gain greater self-awareness and the tools to manage and move through challenges, helping you live more authentically and in alignment with your true self.
My approach
I follow a trauma-informed approach, which means we’ll look at both your past and present experiences to understand how the past may be influencing how you feel and behave today. When we talk about trauma, we’re not just talking about what happened to you, but the way you made sense of it, and the wounds you may still be carrying as a result.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, person-centred, and gestalt therapy. Every individual’s experience is unique, so my approach is flexible, and each session is tailored to suit your specific needs.
At times, our struggles reveal that we’re not living authentically. In childhood, we often begin hiding parts of ourselves to fit the expectations of our families or society. Through therapy, we can begin the process of uncovering and rediscovering your true self.
I also share articles on managing anxiety and stress for those wanting to understand more about their own emotional patterns between sessions.
Sessions and fees
I offer both face-to-face counselling at my private home office in Westbury-on-Trym, North Bristol (BS9), and online sessions for those who prefer the convenience of remote therapy. There is no one-size-fits-all approach: whether you need short-term counselling to address a specific issue, or longer-term therapy for deeper exploration, we’ll work together to find the right pace and approach for you.
Individual counselling session: £70 per 50-minute session.
Get in touch
Finding the right therapist is a crucial step in your healing journey. To make sure we’re a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation, a chance for you to ask questions, learn more about my approach, and discuss how we might work together.
You’re welcome to call or text 07729 980125, or get in touch via email at info@michellegaletherapy.co.uk.