Michelle Lam

£65 (sessions in- London)

£57 all sessions-Northampton (currently online only)

Accepting young people in year 11 onwards.

I work relationally with each client. I feel the most important thing is for each client to feel safe. I specialise in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement, sexual abuse, generalised anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, low-self esteem, depression, stress, existential crisis, self harm, life transitions, sex and relationships, familial conflicts and personality disorders.

I adapt my practise to each individual's needs and can provide strategies with dealing with overwhelming emotions through incorporating techniques like (DBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy aimed at guiding a client through implementing skills to alleviate and tolerate distress and working with you to come up with tools and strategies aimed at helping with improving interpersonal relationships whether it be romantic, work related or familial.

My work experience

As-well as having experience working with people of all ages. I have extensive experience working with young people and people with Special Educational Needs. I am currently taking on ages 16 years +.

I have worked in therapeutic services both in educational settings such as schools and Universities. I currently work at Central West North London NHS Trust and can offer sessions from (a minimum of 8 sessions) and long-term (open-ended).

I am the co-founder of The Kapok Therapy Clinic. Within my practice, I offer online, face-to-face, short-term and long-term therapy and I have had extensive training in all four of those areas. If you would like face-to-face sessions I will be seeing clients at in a comfortable and confidential space in Ealing Broadway W5 or at my home in Northampton set in a relaxing green space.

Both my practices are cozy and ambient. I am practicing within the COVID-19 guidelines, keeping the space clean and safe for clients. If you choose to see me online. I have been trained to conduct these sessions ethically.

After a free 15-20 minute phone consultation. I will set up a session online/face to face. The first session is a 50 minute assessment which is a general conversation to find out more about you and what you feel you need help with. This will give me an idea of how i may be able to assist you. It will also give you a chance to see if you feel comfortable with working with me as i understand finding the right therapist who you find comfortable with working with is important, there is no obligation to continue therapy if you do not feel like i am the right fit for you.

By the end of the session we can both come to a decision on how many sessions you'd like to start off with.

I will also discuss terms of a confidentiality contract I will present you which will outline things like holiday, payment, what happens if i were to fall ill etc ...

£15 (Consultation fee 30 minutes telephone or video call)

£65 (Sessions in- London 1 x 50 minutes)

£60 (Online-London 1 x 50 minutes)

£57 all sessions-Northampton (outer London 1 x 50 minutes)

I specialise in working with young adults from yr 11 onwards, personality disorders, sexual abuse, binge eating, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, trauma, bereavement, generalised anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, low-self esteem, depression, stress, existential crisis, self harm and life transitions.

I adapt my practise to each individual's needs and can provide strategies with dealing with overwhelming emotions through incorporating techniques like (DBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy aimed at guiding a client through implementing skills to alleviate and tolerate distress as well as working with you to come up with strategies aimed at helping with improving interpersonal relationships whether it be romantic, work related or familial.

I also believe that stress takes a toll on the body physiology and can have lasting long-term negative impact. With a keen interest in the field of neuropsychology and prescribed drugs. I aim to help my clients gain some tools and knowledge on how to reset their bodies in order to feel more relaxed.

My work experience

As-well as having experience working with people of all ages. I have extensive experience working with young people and people with Special Educational Needs. I am currently taking on ages 16 years +.

I have worked in therapeutic services both in educational settings such as schools and Universities. I currently work at CNWL NHS Trust and can offer sessions from (a minimum of 6 sessions) and long-term (open-ended).

I am the co-founder of The Kapok Therapy Clinic. Within my practice, I offer online, face-to-face, short-term and long-term therapy and I have had extensive training in all four of those areas. If you would like face-to-face sessions I will be seeing clients at in a comfortable and confidential space in Ealing Broadway W5 or at my home in Northampton set in a relaxing green space.

Both my practices are cozy and ambient. I am practicing within the COVID-19 guidelines, keeping the space clean and safe for clients. If you choose to see me online. I have been trained to conduct these sessions ethically.

After your initial consultation. I will set up a session online/face to face. The first session is a 50 minute assessment to gain more information about you. I do recommend clients to attend 3 sessions-6 sessions to allow time for the work to flow and relationship to develop. At the 6th session I may review with you how you feel the sessions are going, how many more sessions you feel are needed and whether you feel like the sessions are going the way you intended. There is no obligation to stick with sessions if you feel like they aren't suitable for you.

I will also discuss terms of a confidentiality contract I will present you which will outline things like holiday, payment, what happens if i were to fall ill etc ...