Michelle Westgarth
MSc.

Hello there, I'm Michelle. Here is a little introduction about me so you can get a feel for who I am as a therapist... I would describe myself as having a gentle yet encouraging approach to therapy and can offer you an experienced listening ear to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life.

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Profile

michellewestgarth.counselling.online

Phone

07901326548

Email

info@woottonwellness.co.uk

Website

www.woottonwellness.co.uk

About me and my practice

What Can You Help Me With?
I work with various presenting issues, including anxiety and depression, those who wish to process past traumas, as well as supporting people in navigating current difficulties in their lives.

Additionally, if you are finding it difficult to cope with a long-term health condition, disability or a caregiving role and need somebody to talk to, I might be the right therapist for you. I have a background in Carer Support, Advocacy, and Disability Studies. I also have both a personal and professional understanding of the challenges disabled people and their Carers can often face and have dedicated myself to supporting people impacted by disability. With this in mind, I offer a reduced fee to those receiving Carers Allowance or Disability Benefits to support the cost of therapy. For practical information about accessibility, please find further details below.

As part of my process, I offer a one-hour, free initial consultation. During our initial discussion, we will discuss what is bringing you to therapy, what to expect from counselling and answer any questions you might have. I will also provide all the practical information about fees and scheduling so that you leave feeling fully informed.

How Do You Deliver Therapy?
I am pleased to be able to offer therapy in person, online and via the telephone- giving clients flexibility and choice. Please kindly note that my work is with clients over the age of 18 years.

Accessibility:
Accessibility should not be a barrier to therapy. My practice offers ample parking, step-free access, a portable hearing loop, low-level lighting, is assistance dog friendly and provides toilet facilities with a grab rail and a raised toilet. Theres always room to improve and expand accessibility, so if you have additional access needs that you would like to discuss, please do get in touch.

Experience

I have over ten years of experience working in mental health and disability services in both the third-sector and Statutory services. Outside of my client hours, I am a Tutor for counselling college courses- supporting new therapists in to practice.

I provide counselling to adult clients, in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space, aiding clients to navigate through life's challenges and emotional difficulties. I have a gentle yet encouraging approach to therapy and can offer you an experienced listening ear to help you feel more grounded and in control of your life. With over 10 years of experience working in mental health, I have taken both a professional and academic interest in this area. Outside of my client hours, I am an assessor for counselling college courses- supporting new therapists into practice.

Qualifications

What Qualifications & Training Do You Have?
I am a Registered Member of the BACP and have a Master's Degree as an Integrative practitioner, meaning that I am trained to offer a diverse range of therapeutic techniques that I blend to meet individual needs. I am also a certified online and telephone therapist- allowing me to work flexibly to suit clients with different preferences or limitations. Please see below my relevant training qualifications:

Counselling MSc (Level 7)
Social Work BA Hons (Level 6)
Child Psychology Diploma (Level 4)
Understanding Principles and Practices of Assessment (Level 3)
Psychology (Level 3)
Safeguarding Adults (Level 2)
Safeguarding Children (Level 2)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
On-going CPD achievements

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Initial Consultation

Under the right conditions, therapy can be a life-changing and impactful experience. Part of this is having a strong therapeutic connection with your counsellor. It is important that you feel safe with this person so that you can work on a meaningful level in order to bring about positive change. To help in your search for the right therapist, I offer a free initial consultation so that you can get a sense of whether I am the right fit for you.

Fees

Sessions last 1 hour and cost £50. I offer sessions at £40 an hour for unpaid Carers in receipt of Carers Allowance or those in receipt of Disability Benefit. Individual concessions may be considered on a discretionary basis to support the cost of therapy.

When I Work

I have availability throughout Monday-Friday, including select evenings.

Therapeutic Approach

I have a Master's Degree as an Integrative practitioner.

Pronouns

She/Her

Area

Northamptonshire