Max Cohen
Wellbeing Services
Welcome to my Page!
I’m Max. Here’s a bit about me
Counsellor, trainer and group facilitator - Norwich and on-line
I have supported people in England for over 25 years in the areas of domestic abuse, young people’s issues, living with HIV, sexual orientation, sexuality and gender identity (LGBTQ+). As well as founding It’s All About You Wellbeing in 2008 and running all aspects of the company, I am a counsellor (individuals and couples), trainer and group facilitator. I am self-employed as Max Cohen Wellbeing Services and incorporate all these parts into my business. I now see clients all over the world.
I work with young people (18+) and adults on all issues including LGBTQ+ issues, questioning gender identity (trans+, genderqueer, non-binary) and sexual orientation, sexuality, living with HIV, recovering from domestic abuse, victims of crime and work related problems such as discrimination. I am an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist with Pink Therapy.
Background
Qualifying as a counsellor in 2008, my approach is Integrative, which means we work together to help you feel less stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. I use models and techniques that are specific to your needs - these may include talking, drawing, visual imagery, using objects in a sand tray, mindfulness exercises, assertiveness skills and self-care tools.
I regularly update my professional development. Recently I have been on courses on Counselling Couples, Shame, Mindfulness and Understanding Autism (Level 2).
Client feedback
Clients who have had sessions with me have said that I’m a good listener, I created a place in which they felt safe and could explore their feelings and thoughts, that I gave them information that explained the models and techniques we used and that I gave useful information for example, on-line support, support groups, exercises or actions they could take away with them to use at home.
Other work
I’m an experienced trainer and group facilitator. I deliver LGBTQ+ awareness sessions to other professionals, organisations and in workplaces. I have also run groups and courses on compassionate mindfulness, living positively with HIV and surviving domestic abuse.
I qualified as an instructor in 2019 for “Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway”®, which is a personal development book written by Susan Jeffers. Up until 2024 I delivered sessions face-to-face and online to individuals and to groups.
I have a Diploma in HR management and I’m experienced in managing teams supporting employees and clients in the community. I’m knowledgeable about policies and best practice in relation to anti-discrimination, equality and inclusion. I have also worked with groups of service users to consult them about improving the quality of customer service.
In 2021 I completed the Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme, in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs, and jointly funded by Lloyds Bank and The National Lottery Community Fund.
Check out my
YouTube channel
I am a member of the
and presented at the 2023 International Conference symposium in Birmingham about Transitions in Identity.
Qualifications
My qualifications and the professional bodies I’m registered with:
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BSc Econ (Hons) in Psychology (1990)
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Certificate in Counselling Skills (1999)
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City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching Adults (2003)
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Diploma in Counselling (2008) & Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - MBACP Register No. 58366
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Diploma in Human Resource Management (2016)
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Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy)
Links to my past work
Mental Health Community Podcast| Kind Mind Poster Presentation | Home Office Panel Report
Services
Counselling
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Individuals and couples
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Face to face in Norwich
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Additional travel costs if out of Norwich
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On-line via Zoom or other on-line video
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Individuals £55 - £80 per hour session (reductions available)
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Couples £80 - £100 per hour (90 minute sessions available)
LGBTQ+ awareness training
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Safe and supportive
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Quality training with examples of lived experience
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For professionals, groups and organisations
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2, 3 or 6 hour sessions
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Free initial consultation to discuss needs
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Can travel from Norwich base
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Cost to be arranged
Wellbeing Workshops
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Safe and supportive sessions for trans+ or LGBTQ+ adults
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Face-to-face or on-line
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Session options - 2 or 3 hours or 6 x 2- hour sessions
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Useful resource lists
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Free initial consultation to discuss needs
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Can travel from Norwich base
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Cost to be arranged
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Please do get in touch to discuss your needs (for example, an accessible room, easy access for neurodivergent people, BSL interpreters), whether you’re looking for individual or couples counselling, to put on an LGBTQ+ awareness session for a group of professionals or a group of clients.
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We can arrange a free 20 minute initial session or consultation online or on the phone.
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Then we meet either face-to-face in my Norwich counselling room, a venue that you book or on-line
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All services are confidential and data is kept secure complying with GDPR. Please see my Privacy policy.
Email: maxcohenwellbeing@gmail.com
Tel: 07500 015574
9/11 Lower Goat Lane,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR2 1EL
Booked appointments only.
Please do not write to this address or drop in.