Michael Gorwood

I currently have availability within my practice and provide a range of options to suit with people's busy lives. 

I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions, which give my clients the flexibility and ease they require. i often find that many of my clients begin face to face, in order to build up that relationship initially, then move on line as it works better for them. 

I offer online sessions for a reduced fee, as i have no room costs, which i like to reflect back to my clients as a saving. 

Hello, I'm Michael. If you are struggling with issues of anxiety, feeling low and unmotivated for life, trapped in addiction or finding a caring role especially difficult, then I am here to help.

I am passionate about the therapeutic process and how it can help you to live with more freedom in life . With a diverse background that ranges from construction and development, to working with challenging teenagers, my path to becoming a counsellor has been anything but conventional. Yet, it's these unique experiences that have shaped my approach to counselling and my commitment to helping individuals and couples in their pursuit of well-being.

I am a solution focussed person in life, so this is reflected in my counselling practice. I appreciate that my clients are paying their hard earned money to come and see me, so I am passionate about helping them to get the progress they are seeking. 

I believe solutions and progress are best achieved from a base of person-centred values and a calm and connected environment. I create a space that is open and safe, along with structure to help my clients keep things manageable. I find that more often than not my clients require a step back from all the overwhelming thinking they are experiencing, to explore issues individually in a more constructive way. 

Beyond anything, I keep my client's safety at the heart of any work we embark on together. Some issues in life are extremely difficult to speak about, therefore I will always guide my client to the best of my ability when it comes to keeping them safe within the counselling process, allowing them to work at a pace which is suited to them and their needs.

Hello, I'm Michael. If you are struggling with issues of anxiety, feeling low and unmotivated for life, trapped in addiction or finding a caring role especially difficult, then I am here to help.

I am passionate about the therapeutic process and how it can help you to live with more freedom in life . With a diverse background that ranges from construction and development, to working with challenging teenagers, my path to becoming a counsellor has been anything but conventional. Yet, it's these unique experiences that have shaped my approach to counselling and my commitment to helping individuals and couples in their pursuit of well-being.

I am a big believer that a person will access what they need to speak about best when they are relaxed and feel comfortable, therefore, my approach is one of calm and togetherness, with no pressure to be aiming at targets. 

Please contact me to find out any additional information or speak further. Thankyou

I consider my first session with a client to be like setting the table for the work we will be moving forward to do. 

I complete a full assessment with each client, identifying their unique needs, safety aspects and what they would like to get out of journey together. 

I usually find that there is time after the assessment for my clients to give me an overview of the key issues they are wishing to bring, which is a nice way to prepare for our first full proper session together. 

My cost of the assessment session is the same as any regular session, but usually lasts slightly longer.