London Bridge | Brixton | Online
It's a simple question, but it rarely has a simple answer.
I’m a BACP-accredited counsellor, and I work with people to explore their feelings, thoughts and behaviours to see how they want to respond to challenges in life.
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I work with a wide range of clients; the majority are men, and many are LGBT+.
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I work in London Bridge, Brixton and online through Google Meet, and charge £70 for most sessions, with a few at £65 (more specifics below).
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So where shall we start?
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Some clients use sessions to make sense of events in their past, the impact on them now, and perhaps to look at where they want to go next.
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Others may find they’re living their lives based on old ideas of themselves, perhaps editing themselves to a version that feels palatable to others, but are unsure how to change.
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And for some, there might not even be clarity on what is going on for them - but they know something is amiss in their lives or relationships. Depressed feelings, stress and anxious thoughts are often part of the picture too.
Whatever is going on for you, I offer a free half-hour initial appointment to discuss how we could work together.
How I work
The first time I saw a therapist, I was given lots of space and silence to be with my feelings. And that might have been useful for someone else. But for me, I was just left feeling unsure what to say, and was left with a vague sense that I was doing therapy - and emotions - wrong.
When I changed to a new therapist, they gave me more structure and prompts to find my way into my feelings and to talk about what was going on. And, after a while, things started to move for me.
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While every client is different, I know my experience is something others suspect they will find in the counselling room. I aim to create a safe environment where clients have enough structure to talk about what is going on for them.
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You can read more detail on what working with me looks like. ​
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Where I work
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London Bridge: Tuesdays at 78-80 Borough High Street and Thursdays at 89a Long Lane, both close to London Bridge and Borough Tube stations.
Brixton: Wednesdays and Fridays at 34-44 Tunstall Road, a one-minute walk from Brixton station.
Online: I also offer Google Meet sessions on Thursday daytimes.
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"I recommend you choose Andrew to work through whichever of life's unexpected challenges have landed in your lap. He took me from a terrible low, not only back to 'normal', but to a better, happier me."
James, 50
"Working with Andrew was a real pleasure. I found almost everything he said to be insightful and thought-provoking. He has a particular strength in striking the right balance between being sympathetic and ensuring you address problems fully."
Ben, 30
Starting counselling
​​Starting counselling can be intimidating. It’s very common to think that other people’s problems are more important than yours. It’s something I’m used to working with, and we can take a look at together.
And while some clients are well-versed in working with their emotions, for many others - especially for people who are good at thinking their way through problems - it is unexplored territory.
My job is very often about working with people who aren’t sure where to start, and I’m here to offer a confidential, steady and supportive space to find a way into doing that.
If you are interested in exploring what it might be like to work with me, then email on hello@andrewmickel.co.uk, use the contact form below, WhatsApp me, or text me on 07428 338931. We can set up an initial appointment to see if the support I can offer would be right for you.