--- title: "Michael Forrest - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Michael Forrest" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/michael-forrest" date: "2026-09-18T06:25:41+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Michael Forrest portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Michael-Forrest.jpeg) # Michael Forrest # Certified Trainer since 2009 Trainer, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Speaks English Current Country: United Kingdom Country of Origin: United Kingdom "Zen is the art of waiting in the stillness at the Core of your Being" Working in an embodied and relational way, I offer a safe, empathic space for you to explore anything that may be troubling you - it may be a challenge or difficulty you're currently facing, a feeling of unease and dissatisfaction with your life or the need to come to terms with something from your past. Over time, I aim to help you develop a greater self-awareness and inner resilience to meet life. This is based on my experience of working as a therapist with individuals and couples for 20 years, someone who's had 35 years’ mindfulness experience and as a supervisor and certified trainer in NVC (Nonviolent Communication). In my work, I integrate the approaches I've been trained in - some of which I first met and received in order to heal my own trauma. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor. ### **My Specialisms Include:** Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Issues, Relationship Issues & Relational Dynamics, Couples, Loss & Bereavement, Confidence & Self-Esteem, and Mindfulness. I have previously worked in a Hospice as a Bereavement Counsellor, as well as the NHS supporting individuals with complex trauma. I also worked for Social Services out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team for 12 years, supporting families in crisis, through conflict resolution and mediation. ### **My Approach:** I recognise early life experiences and relationships may have shaped how you see the world. They can also have a profound impact on your sense of self. You may have needed to disconnect from your experience at times just to survive emotional pain. This is a natural way of coping for a time but if left in place permanently can reduce your ability to be spontaneous and fully engage in life. I have compassion for others who are struggling as I've had a deep therapeutic journey myself. My presence supports you to meet your challenges. I recognise it's important to develop inner resources before working with strong emotions that can arise in therapy. Any resources and skills you develop whilst with me, add to your on-going inner resilience. ### **Professional Membership:** I am an accredited member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). ### Training, qualifications & experience: Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision (2021 - 2022, Severn Talking Therapy) Certificate in Relational Therapy (2020 - Relational School of Therapy) Embodied Dance Journey Facilitator (2015-2017, The Dancing Heart Path CZ) Advanced Diploma in Integrative & Humanistic Counselling (2009-11, Dartmoor Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy) Certified Trainer in Non-Violent Communication (NVC) (2001-05) Certificate in Focusing Skills (2001) Foundation in Core Process Psychotherapy (1998-99, Karuna Institute) **Previous Experience** 35 Years Mindfulness Practice, also Co-Facilitator of Mindfulness Courses for Devon Recovery Learning Community (2014) Trainer in NVC (Nonviolent Communication), working with individuals and small groups (2005 - current) 12 Years - Torbay Social Services, Emergency Duty Service, providing mediation, conflict resolution and crisis support for families in need, as well as supporting individuals with mental health issues (2002-14) Bereavement Counsellor, Rowcroft Hospice - Torquay (2010-13) Counsellor for NHS Devon Partnership Trust - Torquay (2009-11) Facilitator of Trauma Skills Training for Counsellors - Battiacaloa, Sri Lanka (2005-07) Co-Founder of Floatation & Complementary Health Centre - Exeter (1996-98) Buddhist Monk, Thai Forrest Tradition, Mindfulness Training - English Sangha Trust (1988-95) > “If you just set People in Motion, they will Heal Themselves” Share this page: - [](mailto:?body=Hi%20check%20out%20this%20trainer%21&subject=Check%20out%20this%20Certified%20Trainer%20with%20the%20Center%20for%20Nonviolent%20Communication%21) - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmichael-forrest "Share on Facebook") - [](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmichael-forrest "Share on Whatsapp") - [](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmichael-forrest&text= "Share on Twitter") - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmichael-forrest "Share on Linkedin") - [](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmichael-forrest "share on Pinterest") ### TRAINING FOCUS: - Conflict Resolution - Counseling & Coaching - Facilitation - General - Health & Healing - Intimate Relationships - Mind-Body-Spirit - Parenting & Family [ Trainer's Website ](https://www.embodiedrelationalliving.com/) The only real way out, is through # Contact Michael Forrest First name \* Last name \* Email Address \* Country \* United States Your Message \* Turnstile \* ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_placeholder_map.svg) ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map.