Michelle Mays
Psychotherapist, MA, PTUK
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chesterfield S43
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Hi I’m Michelle, a registered Play and creative Arts therapist. I’ve worked with children, young people and families for over twenty years, and over the last 7, had the privilege of being a therapist specialising in working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. I pride myself in being able to help children overcome barriers to therapy, whether they have had traditional therapy before and this hasn’t felt successful or if they are new to therapy and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed about the idea of this. I have three children of my own, two of which have struggled with mental health and are also neurodiverse.
I have a variety of support I can offer, and will always try my best to offer a bespoke experience and tailor my therapy to the needs of the child/young person. I am able to deliver play and creative arts therapy, DBT informed therapy, Safe and Sound protocol intervention, PCAP( parent carer attachment play), EBSA, Therapeutic life story work.
I would love the opportunity to talk to you about what I can offer, and support you or your child on their journey.
Call or Email Michelle Mays now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01246 948444
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £55
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer Michelle Mays
Psychotherapist, MA, PTUK
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01246 948444
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Play Therapy United Kingdom Michelle Mays
- In Practice for 8 years
- MA in practice based play therapy, Degree, Graduated 2023
- Certificate from CASY counselling pre trial therapy / 2025
- Certificate from EBSA horizons Level 3 EBSA practioner / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Mays
Psychotherapist, MA, PTUK
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 01246 948444
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
Michelle Mays
Psychotherapist, MA, PTUK
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 01246 948444
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Creative Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Michelle Mays
Psychotherapist, MA, PTUK
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 01246 948444