I provide confidential and effective services in Counselling, Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH), and CBT-based mentoring/coaching; on Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp and phone. I live in the UK but I offer my online services globally. I am DBS checked.
About me and my practice
Promptly getting help which can be scheduled around other commitments is important when you go through life challenges. As a therapist, I recognise and take this seriously which is why I am offering online sessions at short notice including late evenings.
Sometimes it may just need a couple of sessions to get you back on track and in other situations, of course, more time may need to be devoted as the best way forward.
I offer my clients free resources to read and exercises they can do between sessions to gain skills for well-being and permanent change. I am eager to educate my clients about the approaches I use to help them gain transferrable skills and flourish in their lives. The CBT-REBT approach is evidence-based and aims for the client to gain skills making them their own therapist.
Experience
ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AND APPROACHES:
I run my private practice "Mia M Counselling and Therapy". I have over 7 years experience and over 3000 client hours. I have lots of experience treating anxiety disorders, stress and anger management issues, OCD, depression, low mood, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, addictions and relationship issues.
I use different psychological approaches and their combinations to ensure the best possible results. For example, REBT -therapy is an effective cognitive behavioural therapy approach that can be used alone or combined with other approaches. I teach relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques to combat stress, helping you to flourish in your life and career. I also offer short-term therapy and hypnotherapy options for quitting smoking and other issues suitable for a short-term approach.
ABOUT MY PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
Besides professional qualifications, I have also my own personal experiences of mental health issues in the past. I had some traumatic experiences in my childhood and have experienced an anxiety disorder and depression. This has helped me better understand clients experiences. I have been given much positive feedback on this from my clients.
I have also much work experience outside the therapy room including academia, NGOs and teacher education earlier in my life.
I am experienced in working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
I enjoy my work and I am eager to further study and develop my skills to help my clients better. I have regular supervision as mandated by NCPS, HS and BACP and I attend various professional training to keep my knowledge and skills up to date and in constant development.
I also developed anxiety support group -concept and facilitate anxiety support groups in a local Women's centre (LAWC).
Qualifications
I am a dedicated Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Cognitive behavioural therapist and Hypnotherapist. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Accred.), a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), an accredited member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS Accred.), UK and I have professional insurance. I hold a PhD in Behavioural Sciences -Education major (non-medical doctorate).
Additional Information
RESULTS AND CLIENT REVIEWS:
Results have been excellent (check also the client testimonials on my website). I am described by clients as skilled, warm, approachable and sincere as well as able to challenge clients successfully to work through various challenges.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Feel free to contact me, I am here for you!
Professional Membership
MNCPS Accredited, MBACP, HS Accredited
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Initial Consultation
Initial free 20 minute consultation by phone or by zoom, skype or whatsapp. Or first full 50 minute consultation session £25.
Fees
Fees varies between £55-£75/50 minute session.
When I Work
Monday-Friday, also evenings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT).
Video Platforms
Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp
Additional Languages
Finnish
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Bedfordshire
