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A Safe Place
A Safe Place
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07891406359 info@a-safe.com
Mentoring & Counselling — Portsmouth, UK

Compassionate
Support for
Your Wellbeing

Professional, trauma-informed counselling and mentoring services tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity.

Trauma-InformedSocial Work RegChild-CentredEvidence-Based
A Safe Place
Counselling· Mentoring· Family Support· Court Reports· Trauma-Informed· ADHD Support· Autism Support· Emotional Wellbeing· Counselling· Mentoring· Family Support· Court Reports· Trauma-Informed· ADHD Support· Autism Support· Emotional Wellbeing·
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Our Services

Our
Expertise

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Counselling
Evidence-based therapeutic support for individuals managing difficult emotions.
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Mentoring
Guidance and practical tools to help you make positive changes in your life.
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Court Reports
Independent, objective reports for family court, covering custody and access.
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Family Support
Compassionate intervention for families navigating complex life transitions.
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Neurodiversity
Specialised support for individuals navigating ADHD and Autism spectrum needs.
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Trauma-Informed
A safe, professional approach grounded in social work and mental health expertise.
A Safe Place
Fully Qualified
Professional
Why Us

Why
Trusted A Safe Place?

Evidence-Based
Practical, proven methods for managing emotions and personal growth.
Social Work Reg
Fully registered with Social Work England for your peace of mind.
Trauma-Informed
A compassionate environment built on years of professional CAMHS experience.
Inclusive Support
Universal support for all ages, including neurodivergent individuals.
Objective Reporting
Independent analysis for family court with a focus on child welfare.
How We Help

Our
Approach

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Consultation
Initial contact to understand your situation and goals.
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Assessment
Identifying the right therapeutic or mentoring pathway for you.
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Intervention
Consistent, evidence-based support tailored to your unique journey.
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Review
Ongoing progress tracking to ensure we meet your wellbeing needs.
Testimonials

Client Stories

★★★★★
Michelle helped my daughter who needed some guidance and control mechanisms for environmental stimulae she was finding difficult to process. Over the course of six weeks, she talked through what was making her anxious and learned lots of tools to help her cope in certain circumstances, this has greatly improved her confidence outside of the house. I would recommend Michelle, positive changes were noticed after the first week and we could both see this was the right path.
Lauren Broughton
Google review · 5 years ago
★★★★★
A safe place has been providing guidance and comfort to make better choices and stay positive. Michelle's expertise within her knowledgeable and professional skills support us deeply. In just over a month I have seen so much progress and self love. Michelle (the owner of A safe place) is respectful of everyone's choices and will support any decision made within ones life. Ongoing support is always there with Michelle, her shoulder is always there, she makes us feel wanted and needed with a listening ear. Michelle does not hold back when sharing ideas, and can pin point subjects to emotions. I
Lucy Wren
Google review · 5 years ago
★★★★★
I found myself struggling to kick start my life having spent so much time on my own through lockdown. I also started to stress about what my life would be like once I retired, if I couldn’t sort it out now. Michelle helped me break things down to bite size pieces that were achievable and I quickly found myself getting my life more interesting again. She is very engaging and easy to talk to (even with my noisy puppy) and while there is a lot more to do, the difference I feel in myself already has made this the best move I’ve made. Highly recommend Michelle to anyone.
Lis Hyett
Google review · 5 years ago
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We are based in Southsea, Portsmouth and support families and individuals across the local area.
Yes, our background is heavily rooted in supporting children, families, and CAMHS services.
Yes, as a qualified social worker, I provide objective reports for family court and child custody matters.
Yes, we offer compassionate support for those navigating ADHD and Autism.
Yes, we maintain the highest standards of professional confidentiality in all our mentoring and counselling.
About Us

A Safe Place,
Trusted Experts

Founded in 2018, A Safe Place provides professional counselling and mentoring grounded in extensive social work experience. We believe in the power of evidence-based practice to help individuals manage difficult emotions and make positive life changes.

Our approach is built upon a deep professional tenure within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and volunteer work with the Samaritans and Portsmouth Rape Crisis. We bring this trauma-informed, compassionate perspective to everything we do.

We offer universal support for children, families, and adults. Whether you are navigating neurodiversity or require independent support for family court proceedings, our commitment is to provide a secure, professional, and child-centred environment for everyone.

A Safe Place
A Safe Place
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Journey?

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