All individuals have different needs and problems and as some therapies are more useful for certain conditions, I use an integrative approach which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Dialectical Behavioura Therapy (DBT).
SERVICES
Welcome to Michael Cohen Psychologist
I specialise in:
- EMDR (Post Tramatic Stress)
- Addictions
An initial session is free to give both of us an opportunity to see if counselling will be helpful and appropriate for you and if you feel comfortable working with me.
Sessions are the client's space to explore their problems, emotionally as well as cognitively. The number of sessions will depend on your problem(s) and your psychological leanings.
Confidentiality is given the highest priority and I offer a non-judgemental service and I do not descriminate on any grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, age or disability.
What I can offer you
Many of us will experience emotional turmoil at some time in our life.
I refer to emotional turmoil as ‘PAIN’. However, we live in a culture where if we suffer from emotional pain, many of us will not seek help, for various reasons:
Stiff upper lip syndrome: Big girls - and men - don’t cry!- Not wanting to appear weak.
- Lack of available information.
- Seen as not being cost-effective.
- psychologists and therapists are not readily available through the NHS and the waiting list for treatment is generally very lengthy.
If we suffer from physical ailments, from nagging aches and pains or discomfort to chest pains, unexplained lumps, we seek medical help. Whilst to a degree psychology and psychotherapy is still in its infancy, being approximately 100 years in its making, nowadays many GPs do recognise the benefit psychology has on a person’s well-being; but the medical model often takes precedence and antidepressants may be prescribed. Although antidepressants can be a useful aid in helping people deal with their problems, often the person will not find the cause of their distress through using drugs. This is where psychology/ psychotherapy is vital, for research tells us that just 5% of people currently prescribed antidepressants actually need to take them as a long-term measure.
Testimonies
“I never feel alone with you on my side. You have given me so much strength and confidence. You have helped me so much and in turn helped my son.”
Chritine, mother of an ex-heroin addict - Exeter
“You have lifted my spirits enormously and I am so grateful to have met you. I know depression can happen to anyone at any time, but I feel I have the strategies and skills to help me now”.
Sue - North London
“You are the one who helped me most because you always came from a place of gentleness and kindness. Thank you for teaching me the way.”
Gill - Hertfordshire.
“Thank you so much for helping me to combat my fear of flying. My family and I are so grateful, as booking holidays and actually going on holday are not only possible, but are an enjoyment.”
Dave - Bristol
Service Categories
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy
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