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Michelle Beard, BACP

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

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Michelle Beard offers calm, direct support for people facing worry and change. She meets clients where they are and helps them talk through issues such as anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and struggles with self‑esteem. Michelle uses clear, practical steps alongside listening so people can begin to feel steadier and more able to cope.

She draws on seven years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

That means she works within recognised practice standards and keeps learning through reflection and ongoing study. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client right now. Michelle blends person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness.

That mix helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, practise small changes and learn calming skills they can use day to day. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making decisions or finding the energy to change a behaviour. Typical concerns she supports include depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions and issues around intimacy and identity.

She also helps with parenting worries, career change, coping with life transitions and difficulties such as obsessive thoughts or anger. Sessions aim to be practical and humane. Michelle helps clients set short‑term goals, try out small experiments between sessions and review progress together.

She welcomes conversations about how therapy is going and adapts her approach to suit each person’s needs. Therapy is offered in English and can be arranged for people inside and outside the United Kingdom. Practical session options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging.

How Michelle’s approaches work online

Michelle uses a person-centred approach that begins with careful listening. This style puts the client's experience first and helps people feel heard while they work out what they want to change.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real life. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and repetitive negative thinking because it focuses on small, practical experiments and clear steps forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to agree what feels most helpful, then checks in and adjusts the plan as goals evolve. Clients are invited to set short‑term goals and review progress together.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check‑ins, ongoing coaching or for people who find writing easier than speaking.

These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between appointments with short messages or reflections.
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress and grief as well as relationship and intimacy issues. Additional areas include addiction, trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine warm, person-centred listening with practical methods from CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. The focus is on short‑term goals and everyday skills to manage symptoms.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings. That experience includes supporting people through a broad range of mental health and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people use sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text‑based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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