Michelle Thornton

Welcome and I am open for working with new clients. I offer clients a flexible schedule for booking in sessions. I like to make therapy available to all and so I have afternoon and evening sessions available. I also offer Zoom sessions both for morning and late evening times.

Some clients like office sessions and some prefer a hybrid mixture of both office and Zoom and or phone sessions. Each client is unique and I like to offer a therapy style that suits your needs.

Welcome! I congratulate you on taking this journey of self-discovery. I have a compassionate and down to earth approach to my counselling style which makes you feel at ease in the counselling room. I draw upon Positive Psychology and tap into your strengths. My therapeutic framework is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and also Solution Focused Therapy. 

I am a holistic counsellor and offer body and mind practices in my work with clients. I enjoy offering mindfulness based practices, body scanning and mapping, and progressive muscle relaxation.

My work with clients is engaging and person centered. I encourage clients to keep a journal for in between session assignments. 

I have a humanistic approach and tap into different Psychology frameworks when making unique treatment plans for my clients. My work with my clients is engaging, uplifting and inspiring.

I specialise working with clients living with anxiety and depression. I also work with clients wishing to improve their confidence and how they show up in the world. I like to work with clients in stepping into their best version of themselves. I enjoy working with Highly Sensitive People and Empaths. My therapeutic niche is also working with stress management and burnout prevention. I offer much experience and a spiritual background in my work.

I also offer nature bathing therapy where we walk in nature and have our sessions outside. In addition, I offer an office space where clients can visit me at The Clinic in Borde Hill. Some clients prefer to work remotely and prefer Zoom sessions or phone/Facetime sessions.

I look forward to working with you.

I offer a free 20 minutes phone consultation to find out more about you and how I can best support you. We will then book you in for a first session that suits your schedule needs. 

The first session is getting to know you. We go over the new client intake form together and find out some therapy goals  you wish to work on during our work together. 

I am welcoming new clients. Congratulations embarking on your therapy journey. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to find out more about you and how I can best support you. If we decide we can work together, I will book you in for a first session finding a time that suits your schedule. 

 I work from The Circle Of Health from Thursday afternoon and over the weekend with flexible hours. Also offering a hybrid style of counselling if you prefer some office sessions and some remote sessions. Counselling tailored to fit your needs. 

I am a holistic counsellor and offer integrate a whole person approach when working with clients. My person centered approach to counselling is interactive, collaborative and solution focused. My therapeutic framework is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I enjoy working with clients using this helpful style. CBT is wonderful to address anxiety and depression and helping to learn helpful coping mechanisms. In addition, it examines core beliefs and looks at how our belief systems can sometimes keep us stuck. 

I like to offer CBT tools you can add to your toolbox. Practical and useful tools to help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. I am a very engaging therapist and enjoy working with clients offering weekly assignments and CBT skillset practices. I  offer an abundance of practical therapeutic tools to practice in between session. I encourage clients to keep a journal and so we can track the progress and mini assignments in between session and our work together. Keeping a journal is also a wonderful therapy practice and is a nice keepsake for after the therapy journey ends. 

I look forward to working with you.

My style of therapy is empathic and compassionate. My warm and down to earth personality will put you at ease in the counselling room. I am a person centered counsellor and also integrate mind-body practices into our work together. I have a spiritual and holistic approach while working with clients. I enjoy bringing mindfulness based practices, body scans and mapping, and progressive muscle relaxation into my work with clients. 

During the first session we will get to know each other. I welcome any questions you may have. We will also go over a new client intake form together. This helps me to learn more about you. It doesn’t take long to complete. We will also explore therapy goals you wish to work on. 

The first session is a special time of getting to know you and we will go over any questions you may have. 

My warm and engaging manner makes clients feel comfortable, safe, seen and heard in the therapy room.