Joanna Michaels
I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can be heard.
You are not feeling right. Maybe you are going through a difficult loss. Maybe you are back in a familiar painful place, repeating unhelpful patterns. You feel stuck, not knowing where to turn. Maybe your every day is a struggle.
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- Profile
- joannamichaels.counselling.online
- Phone
- 07810774906
- Email
- joannaskr@protonmail.com
About me and my practice
I am a qualified BACP registered psychodynamic counsellor.
My approach is supportive and involved. Together, we will work to explore your concerns, deepest thoughts and behaviours. You need to commit to the process and, yes, it can be demanding. But, in time, you can use it develop new insights and understanding. You can learn more about yourself, your relationships and the difficulties youre facing.
Every one of us is unique and holds the potential for change, healing and growth. However, sometimes we need the help of a trained professional to access these inner strengths and resources.
I hope you will feel freer after working with me, more confident in your skin and more able to choose how you want to interact with the world.
Most of all, I want you to develop the life you are longing for.
Experience
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with experience counselling adults.
In addition to my private practice, I work as a psychodynamic therapist for a psychotherapy and counselling centre in North London, and a training manager for a national crisis line.
I have experience of working with clients who have lived through very difficult experiences. I have also worked with those who come to therapy to work on their relationships and personal development.
I have a background of over 13 years in training and facilitation which, at its best, is also about building connection and understanding, working with difference, empowerment and most importantly, people.
Qualifications
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 5)
Certificate in Counselling Studies (Level 2)
I have also completed additional training on:
Trauma in the Womb
Mindful Self-Compassion
Working with Shame
Understanding the Impact of Sexual Violence and How to Handle Disclosure
Supporting Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Safeguarding Lead trained.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 24 July 2025
Initial Consultation
It may feel a daunting task trying to find a therapist that you feel will be the right one for you.
When you first contact me, I offer a free conversation over the phone, for up to 15 minutes. This allows us to introduce ourselves. It helps you decide whether you would like us to meet and find out more about the way I work. It can also help me to understand what difficulties you may be facing.
If you decide to see me for a session, we book an initial consultation. This session will be different from future ones - it provides opportunity for you and I to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. The session will help us to explore a bit more about your history and how therapy may help you. It will also help you to decide if you want to have therapy with me.
At the end of the session, I will say if I can help you with therapy. You can then consider if you would like to start therapy with me, with no obligation.
Fees
The fee for individual therapy is £70 per session.
Limited amount of concessions for trainee counsellors and those on low income.
Sessions last for 50 minutes and take place on a weekly basis.
Fees are payable in advance before each session (by bank transfer or PayPal).
Please note that 48 hours notice must be given for cancellations where possible. Missed appointments will be charged at the full rate.
I offer both short (12 sessions) and long-term counselling (open ended).
When I Work
Tuesdays, daytime.
Weekend mornings.
Weekday evenings (6.00 pm to 9.00 pm).
Therapeutic Approach
Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic
Video Platforms
Zoom, WhatsApp
Additional Languages
Polish
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
London
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