Pluralistic Counsellor - Canterbury - Mike

	(Online) Counselling Canterbury Beverly Meadow 2 CT2 7HF Canterbury
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Mike | Pluralistic Counsellor

(Online) Counselling Canterbury

I am an approachable, easy going, informal character and a self-proclaimed authority on bad puns and cheese.

Professionally, I am an Accredited Counsellor and Professional Hypnotherapist based in Canterbury but happy to see clients Kent wide and beyond. I offer private assessments and consultations for all individuals aged 16 or over using techniques tailored to suit each client. I welcome people from a range of diverse backgrounds, cultures and ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation and gender. Sex workers are also welcome and valued.

I also hold a first class BsC in Psychology and have experience in various areas of mental health provision including training with Cruse Bereavement and the Samaritans. Previous roles include a research fellowship for KCA UK and assistant editor of the European Journal of Counselling Psychology.

I am also qualified to practice Rewind Therapy which has has become internationally recognised as indispensable to treat PTSD.

All of my clinics are currently online.

I like heavy metal, Warhammer and lot of other geeky stuff.

Online therapy

I offer flexible hours from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm.

I use zoom.

Qualifications and registrations

Qualifications

· Chrysalis Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

· Chrysalis Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills

· BsC in Psychology (I) – Open University

Accreditations

· British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – registered member MBACP 410398

· National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society – accredited member NCS20-01953

· Pink Therapy – accredited therapist in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities

Certifications

· Rewind Therapy – International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy

· LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapist Certificate

Continuous Personal Development Courses

· Intimate Partner Violence & Minority Stress - Pink Therapy

· Working with Sex Workers – Pink Therapy

· Protection from Harassment for GSRD people – Pink Therapy

· Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice - Carolyn Spring

· Gender Across the Lifespan – Pink Therapy

· Asexuality – Pink Therapy

· Working Creatively with Nesting Dolls in Counselling – Deep Release

· Disordered Eating and Attachment - Deep Release

· Working Creatively with Dreams in Counselling – Deep Release

· Enhancing the Therapeutic Relationship with GSRD clients – Pink Therapy

· CBT for Personality Disorders Workshop – BABCP

· MBCT: Clinical applications for anxiety & depression – BSP

· Application of CBT Skills When Working with Individuals with History of Psychosis – BABCP

· An Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Health Psychologists - BSP

Registrations

I offer therapy in

✓ English

✓ Romanian

Specialisations

1. LGBTQIA+ and gender issues
2. Sex Workers and sex diversity
3. Trauma
4. Personality disorders
5. Panic attacks
6. Bullying and Abuse
7. Intrusive thoughts
8. Confidence and self-esteem
9. Anxiety
10. Burnout

Specialisations and Expertises

LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy is about having a true understanding of the specific issues, challenges and barriers that many LGBTQIA+ people face when trying to access health or therapeutic services, and being truly accepting of all identities. I am a non-monogamy, gender, sexuality and kink affirmative therapist.

I want LGBTQIA+ clients to know that I support them and their families. Being affirmative means I treat everyone with the dignity, respect, and the affirmation they deserve; they are fine just the way they are.

You will receive a compassionate, understanding, inclusive and accessible service where you are free to express who you are without the need to censor or hide parts of your identity.

I currently have gay. lesbian, non-binary and trans clients. Among them there are both monogamous and polyamory individuals. I support them with a range of issues including minority stress, dealing with micro-aggressions, developing queer joy, coming out, dealing with trans/homophobic families, internalised trans/homophobia, relationship and sex issues, as well as historical trauma from abuse (including sexual abuse) and many more.

I have obtained my LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapist Certificate in 2021 and my accreditation from Pink Therapy in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities in 2024. I am in the process of obtaining further qualifications related to better supporting the community.

I am currently working with ACCEPT, one of the first organisation of its kind in Romania supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals by providing pro-bono or significantly discounted therapy sessions.

I am also delighted to have received a Mind Kent Mental Health Wellbeing Award in 2024 for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

Most common issues I support people with:

I specialise in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and sex workers. I also have an intersest in trauma, intrusive thougths and personality disorders.

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

Counselling

Initial assessment session (up to 60 mins) – FREE

Counselling session (50 mins) - £55

Other Therapies

Rewind Trauma Therapy single session (50 mins) – £60

Discounts

Free Rewind Trauma Therapy for all veterans

20% discount for NHS staff

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday	9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday	9 am - 8 pm
Thursday	9 am - 8 pm
Friday	9 am - 8 pm
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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