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Michelle McAllister, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Michelle McAllister offers a warm, person-focused way of working. She uses conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Michelle presents as calm and respectful and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical.

She is registered NCPS and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Michelle commonly helps people who are coping with grief and loss, building self-esteem, or struggling with motivation and confidence.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with separation, communication problems, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. Sessions are shaped around each person. Michelle adapts her approach to fit what an individual needs that week.

That could mean looking at current thoughts and behaviours, reflecting on past patterns, or setting small practical goals to try between meetings. People can expect a respectful, non-judgemental atmosphere. Michelle prioritises clarity and practical steps while also allowing space to talk about difficult feelings.

The aim is to help people feel more capable of managing day-to-day pressures and to make changes that matter to them. She works in English and practises from the UK. Michelle describes therapy as a shared process and encourages people to take the lead on what matters most to them.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person and their own goals, offering a supportive environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and recurring relationship patterns, helping people understand why they repeat certain behaviours and feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit best, based on their concerns, goals and preferences. That conversation can change over time as new issues arise or progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be simpler if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or want flexible, brief contacts throughout the week. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and health commitments.

What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is Michelle's therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and practical, drawing on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques.

How long has she been working as a therapist?

Michelle has four years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed for Michelle?

She is registered NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what session formats can people meet Michelle?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Michelle

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Michelle McAllister, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety