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Michelle Jo, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Michelle Jo is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She blends practical tools and calm guidance to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Michelle uses mindfulness exercises, communication skills work and goal-focused conversations to support change.

She accepts international clients and runs remote sessions by video, phone, chat or messaging. In sessions she treats each person as the expert in their own life and builds on strengths already present.

Background and approach

Expect simple, step-by-step practices such as breathing exercises, body scans and guided meditations alongside learning ways to be more assertive. She uses psychoeducation to explain why problems occur and what helps people move forward. Michelle draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods.

This mix helps with emotion regulation, unhelpful thinking patterns and improving relationships. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills may be used where emotion management is a focus. Her background includes a degree in psychology and a Train to Teach Mindfulness Certificate from the Mindfulness Association.

Michelle emphasises practical skills that can be practised between sessions. Her style is calm and collaborative, aimed at making therapy feel manageable. People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including trauma and abuse, addiction issues, grief, parenting strain, chronic illness and difficulties with intimacy and commitment.

Sessions are tailored to individual goals and paced to match what each person needs.

Therapy approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a more meaningful life and can help with anxiety, stress and motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical tools to change them, which is useful for depression, sleep problems and worry. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, helping people work on intimacy, trust and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses, keeping sessions collaborative and goal-focused.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma. Other areas include relationship worries, addictions, grief, parenting strain and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is calm and practical, using mindfulness, skill teaching and psychoeducation. Sessions focus on simple exercises and clearer ways to cope day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has five years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings. Her background includes a degree in psychology and mindfulness teaching training.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership, which is listed as BACP in her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the UK. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The variety lets people choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and the subscription plan used by the service. Sessions operate on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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