Mickel therapy

Mickel therapy is a psychological intervention for CFS/ME developed by Dr David Mickel in 1999. It has been promoted as an effective treatment for ME/CFS, as well as for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, migraines, multiple sclerosis, and other illnesses which David Mickel describes as "energy disorders". David Mickel has also written a book about Mickel therapy called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME and Fibromyalgia - The Long Awaited Cure.

Evidence
No studies have been done on Mickel therapy.

Criticism
I found the therapists too sensitive

They talk about expressing emotions but I felt like any emotion was too much for them, it was like walking on eggshells and I found them to be really draining and under qualified and a bit manipulative

Also I don’t believe them when they talk about success rates and nhs trials

Costs and availability
Mickel therapy is widely available in the UK. There are a smaller number of practitioners working in other countries, although phone and email treatment are also available.

Treatment is usually an hour-long one-on-one session held weekly or fortnightly. The fee for each session is generally between £80-£100. 75% of patients finish treatment in 8 sessions, with 25% requiring further sessions.

I felt worse after doing mickeltherapy and I’ve spoken to many other people in the same situation, I feel they are being dishonest with their success rates, i don’t fall into either category

Online presence

 * Website
 * Blog
 * Facebook page
 * Twitter
 * Youtube

Learn more

 * Mickel therapy featured on the documentary ME: The Toxic Tiredness
 * ME Association - 2 news articles about Mickel Therapy