Andrew Mickel

I work in London Bridge, Brixton and online through Google Meet, and charge £70 for most sessions, with a few at £65. I offer a free half-hour initial appointment to kick things off. Drop me or a line to check on fully availability.

What would you like to talk about today? It’s a common enough starting point in counselling sessions, but it is rarely a question with an easy answer.

I’m a Â鶹ԭ´´-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.

I work with a wide range of clients; the majority are men, and many are LGBT+.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where I work

London Bridge: Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Thursday evenings.

Brixton: Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings.

Online: Google Meet sessions on Thursday daytimes.

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, or WhatsApp 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.

About me

I trained for three years at the well-respected Metanoia Institute, and have a diploma and BSc in humanistic counselling, and draw on Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis traditions in order to find the best way to work with you. I have also counselled at both MCPS in Ealing and ELOP in Walthamstow.

​​I am a Â鶹ԭ´´-accredited counsellor, meaning I have completed extra work beyond that required just to register with Â鶹ԭ´´. I am also fully insured and supervised in my work.

​I also make sure to complete regular additional training, with recent CPD covering embodied practice, ADHD and male psychology. I have also taken a foundation training in working with couple/relationship issues, gaining a professional certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5, but please note I don't work with couples.

The most important factor in counselling is the relationship between the counsellor and the client, so an introductory session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We can talk about what issues have brought you to therapy and what you would like to achieve.

Most in-person sessions are £70; I have some £65 slots in Brixton on Wednesday afternoons, and all online slots (Thursday mornings and lunchtimes) are £65 too. I also offer a free half-hour initial appointment.

I work with clients from some private insurance companies, including Aviva, Bupa, Healix, WPA and more. Do ask if I work with your provider.

If we agree to work together, then we will set you a weekly 50-minute time slot for us to have safe, confidential sessions. I recommend clients start weekly, but there is the opportunity to move to fortnightly working after an initial few sessions.

I work in London Bridge, Brixton and online through Google Meet, and charge £70 for most sessions, with a few at £65. I offer a free half-hour initial appointment to kick things off. Drop me or a line to check on fully availability.

What would you like to talk about today? It’s a common enough starting point in counselling sessions, but it is rarely a question with an easy answer.

I’m a Â鶹ԭ´´-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.

I work with a wide range of clients; the majority are men, and many are LGBT+.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Where I work

London Bridge: Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Thursday evenings. 

Brixton: Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings.

Online: Google Meet sessions on Thursday daytimes.

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, or WhatsApp 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.

About me

I trained for three years at the well-respected Metanoia Institute, and have a diploma and BSc in humanistic counselling, and draw on Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis traditions in order to find the best way to work with you. I have also counselled at both MCPS in Ealing and ELOP in Walthamstow.

​​I am a Â鶹ԭ´´-accredited counsellor, meaning I have completed extra work beyond that required just to register with Â鶹ԭ´´. I am also fully insured and supervised in my work.

​I also make sure to complete regular additional training, with recent CPD covering embodied practice, ADHD and male psychology. I have also taken a foundation training in working with couple/relationship issues, gaining a professional certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5, but please note I don't work with couples.

The most important factor in counselling is the relationship between the counsellor and the client, so an introductory session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We can talk about what issues have brought you to therapy and what you would like to achieve.

Most in-person sessions are £70; I have some £65 slots in Brixton on Wednesday afternoons, and all online slots (Thursday mornings and lunchtimes) are £65 too. I also offer a free half-hour initial appointment. 

I work with clients from some private insurance companies, including Aviva, Bupa, Healix, WPA and more. Do ask if I work with your provider.

If we agree to work together, then we will set you a weekly 50-minute time slot for us to have safe, confidential sessions. I recommend clients start weekly, but there is the opportunity to move to fortnightly working after an initial few sessions.