CHESHIRE WELLNESS CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Instructor - Elizabeth Clifford School ( MNFSH MHAO IIZ ITEC Dip.WSA )
Dr Methley is an experienced researcher and completed her PhD on the mental health support needed for people with multiple sclerosis. She has presented at national and international conferences and is an author of 16 academic publications and 14 practice based publications for clinicians. She has recently published a textbook on the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people with Acquired Brain Injury for Routledge and co-authored a Cochrane review on psychological interventions for dementia.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant
Dr Emily Wilson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPS) and British Psychological Society (BPS) with 14 years experience of working within the NHS and 12 years experience in the independent sector.
Emily is an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant having gained accreditation to offer EMDR to children, adolescents and adults.
At the Cheshire Wellness Centre, Emily offers support to young children and their families who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. She is experienced in helping people to manage the impact this may have had on their wellbeing, mental health and or behaviour.
Job Titles:
- HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist
Dr James Oliver is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years' experience in the NHS and Private Practice. James offers evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention to support a range of mental health challenges for both children, young people and adults.
He currently works in the NHS at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital alongside his private practice, and enjoys working with both children and adults. He has a special interest in anxiety based concerns such as including OCD, panic and performance anxiety, as well as work-related stress/burn-out.
James brings a wealth of experience in both NHS mental health services and the private sector, most recently as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Changing Minds. In this role, he worked a Senior Clinical Psychologist within their Performance Services, within a number of elite sporting organisations including the LTA, Premier league football and Olympic sports. He also has worked with leading corporate organisations offering reflective performance support, and supporting mental health strategies.
As a former athlete, he enjoys working with those experiencing performance pressures and offers compassionate and impactful support. A link to James' private practice can be found here:
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Lancaster University
Michelle Burrows is a mindset and empowerment coach, advanced hypopressives trainer, women's only kickboxing coach and eternal optimist! Michelle is one of the very few advanced Hypopressives trainers within the UK, a unique whole-body approach to pelvic floor recovery and creating positive changes in the posture and core. She was inspired to become a trainer following her own pelvic floor complications after childbirth. The further-reaching benefits of Hypopressives for easing pain and boosting mental health, spurs Michelle to continually further her skill set whilst supporting men & women regain confidence and self-belief in their bodies again.
Job Titles:
- Counsellor ( She / Her / Hers )
I have spent the last 20 years of my life working in a caring profession. I have committed to lifelong learning and have a passion for supporting others to grow and overcome challenges in their life. I have run my own business and have experienced many of life's challenges myself. I believe my combination of career and life experience provides a safe space for you to share your journey in.
I describe myself as a non-judgemental, open, honest, and caring person and continue to work on myself via personal therapy. I enjoy life and try my best to stay in the moment.
I am a qualified counsellor and fully insured counsellor who is registered with the British Association of Counselling Professionals (BACP). This means my counselling adheres to their ethical framework 2018. I attend regular supervision to ensure I am supporting my clients to the best of my ability. This also ensures my health and wellbeing so I can always give my best. I update my skills regularly by attending course to continue my professional development. I am fully insured and put my clients' safety first above all else.
I look forward to meeting you and know how hard it can be to start this journey. I encourage you to make contact and promise the warmest of welcomes.