Colette Machard

About Me

My Name is Colette Machard.  I am passionate about health and wellbeing.  For most of my life I have had health issue and I have been on a journey of discovery to find out how I could manage my health and pain more effectively.  This journey lead me to the therapies I use today.  I never ask a client to use a therapy or technique that I haven't experienced myself.

Therapies

Integrative Counsellor

Individuals and Couples.

Creative Hypnotherapist

NLP Master Practitioner

Old Pain 2 go Practitioner

Clinical Supervisor

Mindfulness MBCT

What is therapy like?

People are often hesitant about going to therapy, I know I was the first time.  The way I describe therapy is like a pressure cooker.  People let things build up and up and eventually they can't cope any more.  They either blow or become ill.  Therapy gently lets the pressure off until the person can lift the lid themselves.

In the first session I will fully explain how the whole process works.

We work at your speed, dealing with your issues.

I work form a Humanistic Perspective meaning the whole body. I believe that we all have the answers inside ourselves and we all have the potential to grow and change.

Many of the people I have worked with say they are not sure about if Counselling is for them.  After a few session most of them say that they wish they had come sooner.

On a first session and assessment it is about us meeting and seeing if you feel comfortable and would like to work with me. We talk about your issues and how they are affecting you.