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Michele Junges-Stainthorpe, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
21 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseADHD

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Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes adults who are looking for steady, practical support for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She writes simply and listens closely to help people make sense of difficult feelings. Michele uses conversational, down-to-earth sessions to help people take the next step forward.

She draws on 21 years of experience across schools, voluntary services, personal companies and independent practice. Michele holds a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC level 5) from South Tyneside College.

Background and approach

She also has a BA (hons) in French, Russian and Politics. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Michele adapts her approach to the person in front of her.

She uses client-centred work to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help with anxious thoughts and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behaviour ideas are included to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

When deeper history matters, Michele uses psychodynamic thinking to identify patterns that repeat in current life. She also offers clinical hypnotherapy to help with sleep, anxiety and habits for those who find it useful. Sessions focus on clear goals and small practical steps to try between meetings.

Michele works in English and French, and she is open to working with people outside the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting neurodiverse concerns such as autism and ADHD, as well as trauma, grief, parenting strain, anger and intimacy-related problems. She aims to make therapy approachable and relevant to each person’s daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Michele commonly uses client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on following what matters most to the person and building understanding through empathic listening. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behaviour therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance of distress and strengthening relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Michele will discuss goals, preferences and what has and hasn’t worked before, then suggest ways to combine methods so they fit the person’s needs. That collaborative planning can be revisited as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who want written reflection, brief updates between sessions or a less formal way to stay in touch. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus intact.
What kinds of problems does Michele help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems and concerns such as ADHD and bipolar.
What style of therapy does she use?
Michele mixes client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, plus psychodynamic thinking and hypnotherapy when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
She has 21 years of experience working in schools, voluntary organisations, personal companies and independent practice.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and Michele can work with international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
21 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, French

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