MICHELE KIRSCHSTEIN (they/she)
My approach
Using an affirming, intersectional, collaborative and non-judgemental approach, I will support you to explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and their impact. I will help you figure out how to move forward in a way that feels right for you, and leave you with the confidence and ability to make use of inner resources and external tools when therapy ends.
Some areas I have particular experience working with include relationship challenges (monogamous and non-monogamous; friends, family, partners and colleagues); identity exploration (gender, sexuality, race, culture, heritage, neurodivergence, sense of self); adult and childhood trauma (emotional neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, gaslighting); and life transitions (loss, career change, health diagnoses). I welcome enquiries from everyone and have specific experience working with the queer and trans community and ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD folks.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from a variety of theories and practical techniques depending on what resonates with you, including person-centred, psychodynamic, relational therapy, somatic approaches, existential, and solution focused.
My approach considers the impact of systemic oppression on emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. I trust and value your lived experiences and the understanding you make of it and I will always work in a consent-led, non-pathologising, identity affirming and trauma informed way. I actively understand that different identities and lived experience will shape how we experience the world, and I offer an inclusive space where all parts of clients’ identity will be recognised and welcomed.
I also offer mentoring to therapists setting up their private practice (more information about this can be found on my website).
Fees
An initial trial session is £35 for 30-40 minutes.
Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes and priced on a self-selecting sliding scale, from £70 - £80, with some lower cost £40 spots, subject to availability. You can read more about my fees and sliding scale on my rates page.
Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – online
Thursdays – in person
Contact
Email: hello@michelektherapy.com
Website: www.michelektherapy.com