Michael Dawes

Michael is a person-centred counsellor from the East Midlands. He completed his BA(Hons) Humanistic Counselling Practice in 2016 at the university of Nottingham. He integrates different aspects of other Humanistic modalities into his practice in response to his clients needs. He has continued to develop his counselling practice through an extensive thirst for knowledge completing CPD in his areas of Interest.

As a result of his initial placement Michael developed a passion for working with clients who had experienced trauma and went on to Complete a MA Trauma Informed Practice at the University of Nottingham in 2022 with a specialist interest and understanding in Dissociative Disorders.

Since his initial qualification Michael chose to work in Private Practice and built a successful career as a private practice Psychotherapist. He has done sessional work for charities as helping those who are most at need is close to his heart. He has experience with working with health care insurance companies and became the employee assistance provider for a local company. He also is a qualified Clinical Supervisor and has developed a great understanding of both third sector and statutory services working practices through supervising other counsellors.

Michael has developed services in the third sector that are industry leading in their field and specialism. He is also currently part of a team of therapists in an industry leading residential addiction rehabilitation service.

Throughout his time as a counsellor, he has gained a plethora of experiences working with a vast array of difficulties and services that he freely shares this acquired knowledge with his students.

Michael is an Accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. To view Michael's profile click here.