Michelle Freeman, BACP

Michelle Freeman is an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner who combines several therapeutic methods to support people dealing with trauma and related difficulties. She also works as a hypnotherapist and brings mindfulness practices into her work, adapting her approach to the needs of each person. With particular experience in domestic abuse and a specialism in Trauma and PTSD, she offers both short and longer term therapy to adults, young people and couples.

Her practice is informed by person-centred principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, and she is able to draw on psychodynamic ideas when helpful. As a practitioner trained in EMDR - a therapy often used for trauma-related memories - and as a hypnotherapist, she can offer alternatives to talking-only approaches, including creative exploration to meet different communication styles.

Michelle supports people experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, reliving memories and dissociation, and she works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, anger, relationships, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, eating and coping with life changes. She emphasises the therapeutic relationship, aiming to be non-judgemental, genuine and respectful while working at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Michelle holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. If counselling seems helpful, she invites potential clients to begin with a consultation session to explore fit and next steps.