Michael Armstrong
Member Status: Accredited
Member No: NCS14-01594
Location: Carlisle
I am an integrative counsellor and tailor therapy to the appropriate model be it person centred, psychodynamic or behavioural. I also practice Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) therapy, a model that works by boosting internal resources to help the client move forward.
I also offer clinical supervision to counsellors.
If you contact me I can promise that I will:-
1. To contact you within two days
2. Arrange a free 20 minute consultation to take place within five days
3. Empathise with your situation and offer responses to foster trust prior to the first appointment.
4. Arrange a first appointment to take place within 14 days,
Beginning - first session
Anxiety often precedes a first session, this is understandable, especially if you've never had counselling. I offer a calm non-judgmental approach to help you to get used the counselling process. Establishing a trusting relationship is key in taking counselling forward and my aim is to do this in the first session.
The first session will be an opportunity to:-
1. Get to know each other
2. Establish a trusting relationship so you can talk openly to me
3. Explore your aims and how we can work together to meet them
I can usually assess if you need short, medium or long term counselling. Sessions are usually weekly and last 50 minutes, but the amount of sessions can vary greatly depending on your needs.
Middle -
This part of therapy is where therapy becomes part of your life. The differences that counselling makes will be gradual yet sustainable, it is often surprising how much a person can benefit from a short (or longer) programme.
1.We will concentrate on the crux of the issues and I use my experience and skills to adopt appropriate models to bring about change.
2. With many years involvement in training and development I am also able to give more directive support for work and personal problems through coaching and mentoring.
3. Your therapy will be given my full attention and confidentiality is assured in a non-judgemental environment. I am ready to support you in moving forward in a holistic manner.
Ending -
Bringing our professional and therapeutic relationship to an end is handled with care. I am conscious that clients come to rely on weekly sessions so ending can be a challenge. However, I always take a flexible approach in balancing your new capabilities and confidence with an appropriate closure.
I work in the South of Scotland and Carlisle face to face and on Zoom throughout the UK, it costs nothing to email me and one email may help you to change your life.
