Michelle Young

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Wellbeing Coach

As a qualified counsellor and wellbeing coach I offer a compassionate and supportive space to help you better understand the mind body connection and the role the nervous system can play in persistent symptoms.

My interest in this work is deeply personal, and I understand from my own experience how exhausting and life changing this experience can be. When I discovered the work of Dr Sarno and the SIRPA approach this became an important part of my own healing.

As a pluralistic counsellor I work from a person centred foundation but also recognise that different therapeutic approaches can be helpful at different times. This means I can tailor support to your individual needs – whether you require counselling or coaching we can work in a way that feels right for you, at your pace.

I also specialise in working with those who are experiencing grief and loss and this has given me a deeper understanding of the connection between grief, loss and persistent physical symptoms. Your symptoms may have begun or intensified following bereavement or other losses and we can gently explore the impact of grief and other life changes in a compassionate and supportive way at a pace that’s right for you.

I offer a free 20 minute introductory call to explain how I work and this gives you the opportunity to ask me any questions and decide if I’m the right person to work with. I offer online sessions and also face to face sessions in Stroud, Gloucestershire.