Michele

Michele Kirschstein (they/she)

Psychotherapist

“I offer a supportive, affirming space to explore and understand experiences and feelings, and navigate a way forward that feels right for you. I have particular experience with relationship issues, navigating difficult family dynamics, trauma, and identity exploration (largely LGBTQIA+, ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD).”

About Me

I offer a supportive, affirming space where we can truly explore your experiences and feelings together. My practice is designed to be queer-friendly, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, ensuring you feel genuinely seen. I deeply value your unique lived experience, tailoring our work to your specific needs. This approach creates a safe environment for those seeking understanding and a trusted partner in their journey.

Approach

My work aims to hold curiosity and practical support as we untangle relationship patterns, family tensions, trauma memories and the complexities of gender and neurodiversity. Sessions in London or via English-language online appointments move at a pace you set, balancing gentle reflection with clear steps between meetings. I use collaborative exploration, creative pacing and grounding techniques to help you notice triggers, try different ways of relating and build routines that respect ADHD, autistic and queer experiences. People seeking an accepting, pragmatic companion through change often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Qualifications

University of East London

Service Areas

Michele Kirschstein Therapy

In-person & Online

Archway

London, England

United Kingdom

Archway, London, United Kingdom