Integrative Counsellor - Michelle Elbrow
I retrained as a Counsellor in my 40's after several life challenges, separation, divorce, navigating the family courts, navigating emotional abuse, along with the demands as a working single mother. I was struggling to process my feelings on my own. I took myself to see a Counsellor, she helped me navigate my complex feelings and emotions, leading me to realise how self-aware I am. The counselling process positively changed my life. That experience and a subsequent redundancy. Led me down a new pathway in life where I knew my natural nurturing and empathetic abilities, along with overcoming my own challenges, would make me a good Counsellor.
Qualifications
Currently Studying a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with Counselling - Open University
Advanced Level 4 Counselling Diploma (Awarded 2024)
Level 3 Diploma In Counselling Skills (Awarded 2023)
Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (Awarded 2025)
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse (Awarded 2025)
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (Awarded 2025)
Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate (Awarded 2023)
Level 1 Awareness of Substance Abuse (Awarded 2025)
Level 1 Awareness of Alcohol Abuse (Awarded 2025)
My experience includes working as a Coach/Counsellor for an American mental health app and as a Counsellor for a Sex and Relationship Counselling Website. Alongside being a listener on a new, recently launched UK Mental Health App, VOS Help.
I offer low-cost counselling at £30 per hour, aiming to make my services accessible to everyone.