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Welcome, I am Mike Jackson a qualified counsellor and supervisor based in Somerset in the UK. Here you can find out more information about my counselling private practice and the kind of support I can provide for you or a loved one. My work includes working with adults, children and young people from the age of 10 and upwards. If you would like to discuss anything further please do give me a call or email for a conversation or consultation.
Professional training and background
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor with a Diploma Level 5 in Counselling.
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society MNCPS (Acc.).
I also hold a Diploma qualification in Supervision providing support for counsellors in their professional work
who are qualified or in training.
With over 10 years of working, studying and volunteering in the mental health sector, charity services
and private practice I have extensive knowledge, understanding and experience regarding mental health
and supporting people with various conditions or difficulties.
With a varied background in my working life prior to becoming a counsellor,
I have experience working with children and young people in the education sector,
hospitality and catering industry, construction industry and highways & roads sector.
What led me to becoming a counsellor was my own mental health, life experiences, life situations and traumas in the past. The support I got from other professionals and guidance years ago led me on a path to provide support for others who might be going through something similar.
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society MNCPS (Acc.).
I also hold a Diploma qualification in Supervision providing support for counsellors in their professional work
who are qualified or in training.
With over 10 years of working, studying and volunteering in the mental health sector, charity services
and private practice I have extensive knowledge, understanding and experience regarding mental health
and supporting people with various conditions or difficulties.
With a varied background in my working life prior to becoming a counsellor,
I have experience working with children and young people in the education sector,
hospitality and catering industry, construction industry and highways & roads sector.
What led me to becoming a counsellor was my own mental health, life experiences, life situations and traumas in the past. The support I got from other professionals and guidance years ago led me on a path to provide support for others who might be going through something similar.
Counselling
I am a person-centred counsellor using an integrative framework. My work is underpinned by different approaches including humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy, Mindfulness, solution focused and creative ways of working. In working with you I provide the space for you to be able to be yourself and explore what you would like to in a confidential, supportive and reflective safe setting. I feel being integrative in my approach provides you with the space that is also adaptable to ensure I am able to provide you with what you want to be able to grow
or discuss something that has affected you.
I truly believe that if we can just be heard unconditionally and not be judged while we are being open about our experiences or situation then we can find a way to cope with whatever we are dealing with. I endeavour to provide this to anyone that decides counselling can help them through and make some changes in their life.
I can provide you with a confidential space to talk and explore face to face about those feelings, thoughts and behaviours that might be affecting you within a confidential, supportive and reflective safe setting. This I believe can be the healing process you need to feel better and to help build your resilience for now and the future.
or discuss something that has affected you.
I truly believe that if we can just be heard unconditionally and not be judged while we are being open about our experiences or situation then we can find a way to cope with whatever we are dealing with. I endeavour to provide this to anyone that decides counselling can help them through and make some changes in their life.
I can provide you with a confidential space to talk and explore face to face about those feelings, thoughts and behaviours that might be affecting you within a confidential, supportive and reflective safe setting. This I believe can be the healing process you need to feel better and to help build your resilience for now and the future.
Counselling I can provide support for
I provide counselling for adults as well as young people aged 10 and upwards.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
One of my areas of specialities in counselling is around grief and loss. My work has seen me provide support and counselling for those who have lost someone to death, life-limiting conditions, sudden deaths, suicide and complicated grief. I have supported people who have had to follow the Coroners’ Court processes due to a loved one's death that requires an investigation. My various roles have also seen me counselling and supporting those with a life-limiting illness, those caring for them and bereavement support after they have passed. Loss can also include the “non-death” losses we experience which can include relationships, friendships, jobs, housing, illness, injury or financial losses.
Children and Young People
Another area of my work is providing support and counselling for children and young people from the age of 10 and upwards. I have experience counselling young people from diverse backgrounds in both private and volunteer roles.
Stress, Anxiety, Panic attacks & physical symptoms
I have worked with many people trying to deal with stress & anxiety as well as one of the reasons I became a counsellor due my own stress and anxiety which included panic attacks and physical symptoms. If you or someone you know are struggling with this we can work through this and help reduce the symptoms.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
One of my areas of specialities in counselling is around grief and loss. My work has seen me provide support and counselling for those who have lost someone to death, life-limiting conditions, sudden deaths, suicide and complicated grief. I have supported people who have had to follow the Coroners’ Court processes due to a loved one's death that requires an investigation. My various roles have also seen me counselling and supporting those with a life-limiting illness, those caring for them and bereavement support after they have passed. Loss can also include the “non-death” losses we experience which can include relationships, friendships, jobs, housing, illness, injury or financial losses.
Children and Young People
Another area of my work is providing support and counselling for children and young people from the age of 10 and upwards. I have experience counselling young people from diverse backgrounds in both private and volunteer roles.
Stress, Anxiety, Panic attacks & physical symptoms
I have worked with many people trying to deal with stress & anxiety as well as one of the reasons I became a counsellor due my own stress and anxiety which included panic attacks and physical symptoms. If you or someone you know are struggling with this we can work through this and help reduce the symptoms.
Other areas I provide counselling for but are not limited to include
The below areas I have extensive experience working with people that want to explore, process and change.
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Depression
Self-esteem Low mood Sadness Feeling lonely/Isolation Building confidence Behaviours Parental Alienation |
Adolescents
Neurodivergent Addiction Co-dependency Family and Childhood experiences Attachment Trauma Chronic conditions |
Suicide prevention
Spirituality Sexuality Sexual orientation Gender identity Self-development Personal growth |
Supervision
I am qualified to provide supervision for qualified and training counsellors. For more information about this please see details on my supervision page or contact me for a conversation.
Face-to-face counselling
I can provide you with face-to-face counselling in my counselling room. Located in Puriton, Somerset with easy access from the M5 motorway, free parking , and a confidential, quiet space for entering and leaving sessions.
Online Counselling & Telephone Counselling
If you find online video, telephone or online messaging counselling sessions more suitable for any reason then I can also provide these options for you. I can provide counselling across the UK and Europe.
Home visits
For some people there might not be an option to come to me or have sessions remotely. Another option is for me to come to your home if appropriate. In some cases this may incur extra charges depending on location,
we can discuss this further if you'd like to consider this.
we can discuss this further if you'd like to consider this.
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Cost of Counselling
How much will counselling cost?
50-minute session.
15-minute introductory call offered for free
We can have a phone or video call to answer any questions,
explore what you are looking for in the sessions
and determine if we are the right fit for a counselling relationship.
Sliding scale 30-65 pounds per session
I believe and want to ensure counselling/therapy is accessible to as many people as possible.
I provide a sliding scale for people while being realistic
with my own expenses and availability throughout the week.
That is why I provide a sliding scale for those
who may have a certain budget in mind
when it comes to supporting their own mental health.
We can discuss this on the initial call.
Waiting list
I may operate a waiting list if appropriate when my diary is busy at certain times of the week.
Organisations
If you are an organisation seeking to provide counselling for a member of staff
then please contact me for details on fees.
Please contact me to book for a consultation on
075555 97 600.
or email me
[email protected]
You can also Contact Me through my website
Supervision details are on my Supervision page.
For more details in my training and background
please have a read through the About me section of my website.
If you'd like to know more about what counselling can entail
then please have a read through the About Counselling page
or we can discuss this on our first session.
Privacy statement
50-minute session.
15-minute introductory call offered for free
We can have a phone or video call to answer any questions,
explore what you are looking for in the sessions
and determine if we are the right fit for a counselling relationship.
Sliding scale 30-65 pounds per session
I believe and want to ensure counselling/therapy is accessible to as many people as possible.
I provide a sliding scale for people while being realistic
with my own expenses and availability throughout the week.
That is why I provide a sliding scale for those
who may have a certain budget in mind
when it comes to supporting their own mental health.
We can discuss this on the initial call.
Waiting list
I may operate a waiting list if appropriate when my diary is busy at certain times of the week.
Organisations
If you are an organisation seeking to provide counselling for a member of staff
then please contact me for details on fees.
Please contact me to book for a consultation on
075555 97 600.
or email me
[email protected]
You can also Contact Me through my website
Supervision details are on my Supervision page.
For more details in my training and background
please have a read through the About me section of my website.
If you'd like to know more about what counselling can entail
then please have a read through the About Counselling page
or we can discuss this on our first session.
Privacy statement
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and the surrounding areas of Somerset.
and the surrounding areas of Somerset.
