PRIVATE COUNSELLOR AVAILABLE IN WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE for in person, online or phone sessions.
Welcome to Michael Schmool Therapy
Thank you for taking the first step and visiting my site.
If you're struggling with a difficult life event or decision, or perhaps experiencing anxiety, depression, low-mood, family or relationship issues, please call, text or email me to set up a free initial Counselling consultation.
Counselling is a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore what you are going through right now.
I know it can be a challenge to know where to start and to take that first step in finding a Counselling therapist. This is especially true when you feel uncertain, vulnerable, anxious or just feeling a little lost in life.
There are times in all our lives’ when we just need space to be still and reflect where we feel accepted, understood, and supported. I hope to offer you a safe and comfortable place in which to gain a deeper awareness and understanding into why you feel the way you do, and to reflect on alternative perspectives on challenging life situations that you may be facing right now.
I welcome you to contact me for a no obligation initial chat either on by phone or online, and together we can figure things out from there.
What to expect
If you have decided to try counselling, you might be feeling a little anxious about your first session. Making the decision to get help and address the issues you are facing is a brave and important first step. Knowing what to expect from a counselling session should help you feel more prepared and less nervous about your first appointment.
Once we start our first 50-minute session we will review in detail what you would like to explore and work on. We will discuss what your needs are, and any expectations or concerns that you might have. At the same time this will give you a chance to get a sense of what I’m like and how I work, and of course I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process and the practicalities. By the end of our first session you should have a sense of whether we are a good fit and if I am the right therapist for you.
It is very important that you feel comfortable with your chosen Counsellor: The better the relationship between you and your therapist, the more likely you are to benefit from Counselling. It is so important that you feel safe and not judged, understood and heard. Being able to choose someone who fits with your personal preferences can play a significant role in how easily you will feel able to begin and engage in therapy and get the best from the process. This is because starting therapy can be quite daunting, so having a say in which therapist you see can provide a sense of control over your current situation.
If we do work together I would suggest that we agree to at least six weekly sessions to start, after which we will review how things are going and decide how to move forward. These initial sessions can be helpful for you to decide if you would prefer short term counselling or an open ended approach.
The Counselling process
Counselling often requires you to discuss upsetting emotions and painful memories. Bringing up these thoughts can feel difficult to start with and initially, it is possible that you may feel worse. Unfortunately, this process is necessary to move forward and in time, you should start to feel better. I am always on your side and will guide you through these challenges.
To get the most from your counselling you should aim to make sessions consistent (weekly). Some sessions will feel more helpful than others, but it's important to realise that everything we work on together is designed to help you in the long run.
I have experience working with clients that are experiencing: Anxiety, Depression, Low-mood, low self-confidence/low self-esteem, family issues, work related issues such as stress, burn-out or communication challenges, social anxiety, general stress, feeling sad, health anxiety and more.
The Person-Centred Approach
As a Counsellor my approach works to understand you as an individual, and gain an understanding of your experiences from your perspective. I completely value my clients as individual and unique people within all aspects of their humanity while aiming to be open and genuine. I hope to help you to reconnect with your inner values and sense of self-worth, enabling you to find your own way to move forward and progress in a more positive way.
The core purpose of a person-centred Counsellor is to facilitate your ability to self-actualise - to fulfil your potential. My approach is to facilitate your personal growth to help you understand yourself by expanding your awareness of self and those important relationships in your life, allowing you to explore and utilise your own strengths and personal identity. My aim in this process, is to provide you with support as you make your way through this journey.
About Me
Hello, I‘m Michael.
A qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I abide by their ethical framework and good practice guidelines.
I am a kind, compassionate and an easy going person. I have lived a very varied life over two continents where my working careers in advertising, media, publishing and photography have brought me into contact with people from all walks of life.
I have experience working as a Counsellor within the NHS, offering short term therapy (6-12 weeks) and have also worked in an agency setting offering open ended Counselling. I am passionate about counselling and enjoy working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I am very dedicated and interested in helping people to find their best self. Some of my work includes but not limited to working with Anxiety, low-mood, family or relationship issues, depression, work related difficulties, low-confidence/low self-esteem, life changes.
My Location
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Warrington, Cheshire, easily accessible from Stockton Heath, Lymm, Woolston, Burtonwood, Winwick, Widnes, St Helens, Liverpool and Greater Manchester. I am also available for online and phone sessions.
Location for in-person sessions at 19 Wilson Patton St, Warrington WA1 1PG
Fees
My fees are £60 per 50 minute session.
I have a limited number of concession fee spaces for those on low-income/ benefits/pension. Please e-mail me for more information.
For our initial free consultation: We can have either a chat over the phone or via zoom (about 15-20 minutes) in which we can get to know each other. You can ask me some questions and we can discuss your reason/s for counselling. After which we can arrange a suitable time and day in which to start.
Get in touch
I would be delighted for you to call, text or email me. I will contact you within 12 hours.
Phone: +44 07398 755314
Address: Warrington, Cheshire
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