Michael Carrington - East Midlands

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I'm Mike (he/him), an LGBTQIA+ affirmative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands.

I work predominantly with LGBTQIA+ adult clients in-person, online, and via telephone, and offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space.

I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in accordance with their ethical framework.

Sexual identity:

Gay
Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: Yes

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: He/Him

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

Continuing with my counselling studies, post-qualification, I completed a full-time Master’s course with Bath Spa University, which supported the further development of my knowledge and skills in relation to my work with LGBTQIA+ clients.

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

I completed four years of counselling training at The Bedfordshire Centre for Therapeutic Studies, where I achieved the following qualifications:

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You can find my details on the BACP Therapist Register here.

Qualifications - Additional:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma
Online and Telephone Counselling Certification

Experience and approach:

I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, which means that I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.

I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship and a safe, supportive environment are fundamental for successful therapy as they help clients to open up and explore their concerns.

I work with a wide range of clients with a variety of presenting issues, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, family conflict, and relationship issues. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, I also work with many LGBTQIA+ clients, some of whom come to therapy to explore issues relating to sexuality and gender.

Approaches:

Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Existential
GSRD therapy
Integrative
Person-Centred
Psychodynamic

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Consensual non-monogamy
Gay
Intersex
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one

Access:

No adaptation

Age ranges:

Adults
Seniors (60+)

Online status:

Online
In Person

Each therapy session costs £60 and lasts for fifty minutes. Fees are payable on a session by session basis. Before meeting for our first session, I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation over the phone or via Zoom, which allows you to ask any questions and for us to talk about how we might work together. After the initial consultation, I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions on an open-ended basis.

Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 9AT, United Kingdom

Email: mike@thecarringtonconnection.co.uk

Phone: 07925844622

Website: