Training With Purpose, Supporting Wellbeing: Sharon Michell Centre for Counselling Recognised

Professional counselling begins with trust, compassion and training grounded in the highest ethical standards. Sharon Michell Centre for Counselling brings these qualities together, creating a supportive environment in which aspiring counsellors, practising professionals and members of the wider community can learn, develop and access meaningful support.

It is with great pride that we recognise Sharon Michell Centre for Counselling as the Leading Counselling Training & Wellbeing Centre – Essex & Suffolk 2026. This distinction celebrates the centre’s commitment to professional education, accessible counselling and holistic wellbeing, alongside its dedication to helping people build stronger, healthier futures.

As an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the centre demonstrates a clear commitment to safe, ethical and professional practice. Its CPCAB-accredited training pathway includes CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills, CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies and the BACP-approved CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Students are introduced to person-centred, psychodynamic, Gestalt and integrative theory, with the CPCAB Level 4 Course also providing a guaranteed 100-hour work placement, discounted counselling and supervision, as well as free CPD.

The centre’s contribution extends far beyond professional training. Its counselling services are delivered by BACP members, including accredited, Counsellors, as well as EMDR Therapists and are designed to provide a confidential and welcoming space for people facing relationship difficulties, bereavement, mental health challenges and other personal and professional concerns. Affordable counselling, trainee counselling and EMDR therapy further support the centre’s aim of making professional help more accessible.

A varied programme of wellbeing courses strengthens this community-focused approach. Self-development, psychological weight management and broader wellbeing programmes address areas including anxiety, confidence, self-awareness, coping mechanisms, relaxation and emotional resilience. Bespoke wellbeing packages are also available for organisations seeking tailored support.

Led by Sharon Michell, whose extensive counselling, tutoring and programme-development experience has shaped the centre’s compassionate and engaging approach, the organisation continues to combine recognised qualifications with genuine human understanding. Sharon Michell Centre for Counselling is therefore a highly deserving recipient of this 2026 distinction.

For more information, please visit: Sharon Michell Centre for Counselling