SEMH, Therapeutic Counselling & Mentoring
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience
At FOCUSS, our Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) therapeutic counselling and mentoring services are designed to help children and young people build emotional resilience, manage their feelings and behaviours, and thrive in learning and daily life. This holistic approach blends therapeutic support with structured mentoring to offer personalised, strengths‑based guidance that supports wellbeing, confidence and engagement in school or community settings.
Michelle Bentley – Child & Adult Counsellor
Michelle has worked in education since 1998. She worked as an Education Advisor for Children in Care for over 19 years and has an extensive working knowledge of the impact of Attachment and Trauma.
Michelle qualified as a Counsellor in 2022. As a Counsellor, she works 1:1 with clients (adults, children and young people) helping them to recognise their emotional needs and develop their own resilience.
Clients are able to bring any issue or difficulty to their session. What one person may view as trivial may be a huge barrier to another, and vice versa. Michelle often supports children and young people who are navigating difficult situations, such as bereavement and loss, (e.g. death of a loved one, family breakups and coping when a parent is in prison), or the emotional upheaval that comes with moving schools or the stress of SATs and exams.
Michelle uses a variety of resources and therapeutic strategies to ensure her clients feel safe and validated, whilst processing their experiences and feelings. She uses play therapy techniques, and other strategies such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, to promote the client’s own understanding of their reactions and aid their development of more positive responses.
Michelle is also able to support the adults involved in a child or young person’s life, to help them understand the needs, reactions and responses of the child or young person, to promote a more therapeutic and supportive approach towards them.
Why Choose FOCUSS for SEMH Support?
FOCUSS has over a decade of experience delivering practical, high‑quality support across a wide range of needs, including SEMH, autism, attachment and emotional wellbeing. We combine evidence‑based practices with compassionate, person‑centred delivery - always tailored to the specific requirements of each child, young person, family or setting.
Want to Find Out More or Book Support?
If you’re interested in SEMH therapeutic counselling or mentoring for a child, young person, school or setting, get in touch with our team. We’re happy to answer questions, discuss options, and tailor a support plan that fits your goals and needs. you can contact Michelle Directly to request support on: