Michelle Contreras
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Reading RG2
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Are you striving for a more fulfilling and meaningful life but find anxiety or low mood holding you back? I’m here to support you. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment and have the expertise to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals. My name is Michelle I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a decade of experience in primary and secondary mental health care setting and this has helped my knowledge and training in providing support for wider presentations of mental health issues while also addressing life changes and challenges.
I have an extensive knowledge and skills in treating a wide range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to OCD, PTSD (Trauma), Social Anxiety, Phobias, ,Low Self-Esteem, Health Anxiety, culture, race, gender. My work includes treatment adaptation for neurodiverse clients, whether you are diagnosed or waiting for diagnoses.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, it is important that you choose the right support for you. If you want to talk more about it send me an email, so we can arrange a free 15 minutes initial call to discuss your needs and determine if I’m the right therapist for you.
Email Michelle Contreras now for a free 15 minute consultation
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £75
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer
Insurance
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Michelle Contreras
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies Michelle Contreras
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of St Paul, Quezon City in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Psychology / 2000
- Diploma from University of Reading Psychology / 2018
- Successfully completed University of Reading, PG Dip in Evidence Based Psychotherapy, Graduated 2022, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy , Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email
Michelle Contreras
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email
Michelle Contreras
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Michelle Contreras
Psychotherapist, MBABCP