Tarot, Coaching & Mentoring.
Hi I'm Michelle...
Ok, so where does "Black Swann" come from? My maternal family name is 'Swann' and growing up in a very toxic environment I was always considered the 'Black Sheep,' I was continuously berated for being 'different' or more often 'difficult' because I intuitively rebelled against the environment I was growing up in (the scapegoat). This experience made me a 'people pleaser' and susceptible to manipulation, which I carried forward to future relationship patterns. (A 'Black Swan event' is also an interesting description, see blogs).
Soon after my second abusive marriage ended, I threw myself to the Wolves and got a degree in Social Science, whilst self-representing in court against my ex-husband. This kept me grounded and focused on what was important, and after my case was successful, I then embarked on a Psychology Master's degree (7000 words to go!). My passion for people stems from my childhood, wanting to help and problem solve.
Living in two other European countries and being a single mum to 5 children whilst being ostracised from my family for many years, has taught me the hard way that I cannot fix people, only hold their hand while they work on themselves if they desire to. This has been my most valuable lesson. It has given me great insight into generational traumas, relationship power struggles, boundaries, healing, and building personal authenticity, both on personal levels and anthropologically.
My perception on how the world is presented to us has intuitively altered somewhat from what I believed it to be growing up, and within that revelation I have found my own inner strength and am drawn to be an advocate for others who are now seeing things differently. My upcoming book 'We have the Power' goes more in depth, explaining the psychological science behind much of it.
I have over 30 years experience in my profession as a healer, intuitive, and tarot reader.
I am naturally gifted, as well as constantly working on my own self-development to be able to provide a consistent quality service. To provide empowerment and clarity when life is challenging and foggy.
My healing background includes; Reiki Teacher, Magnet Therapy, Crystals, Colour Therapy, Anxiety Coaching.
My work provides empathic understanding, insight and substance which many people have found comforting, uplifting, and inspiring, but in a slightly more hands on approach than readings you may have had from others. I will tell you things as I see them, to empower you to take action if necessary, to add value to your life, and give you the mental tools to enable this.
Sessions can vary in how they pan out, and will be totally led by you. You may want an answer to a specific question just through the cards, or you may want to talk through your challenges and gain valuable insight by doing so, which may help to improve your situation.
My academic background (BA Hons Social Science, MSc Psychology in progress) has also given me much insight into the human mind and how this affects social immersion, relationships, and how we react to situations
I am a trained anxiety coach, and offer one-to-one sessions to help you break through this crippling condition.
I am a survivor of abuse, and offer one-to-one sessions in how to recognise when you have been abused and what this encompasses, how to deal with the situation if you are still trapped, and how to thrive after.
I am also a Facilitator and Stannator for The Community Assembly of the British Isles, for Cornwall. Details can be found here if you are wanting to take back your power on a deeper level.
https://www.ca-britishisles.com/
You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf! ~ Jon Kabatt Zinn.
Photo taken at sunset on Perranporth Beach.
