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Michelle Reid, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Michelle Reid trained as a counsellor and has built a ten year career supporting people in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Michelle speaks plainly and aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable and hopeful.

Michelle believes the person in the room knows their story best. She works alongside people to notice strengths and use them to tackle what feels hard.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and practical, with space to talk things through and try small changes between meetings. Her practice also addresses complex patterns such as abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant or dependent personality traits, and codependency. Michelle supports people dealing with blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and communication or commitment difficulties.

She has experience helping people cope with chronic pain, long-term illness and disability, and the emotional impact of domestic violence. Michelle also works with those affected by natural or human-caused disasters and with people on the autism and Asperger spectrum. Sessions can focus on improving body image, managing control issues, or building resilience after setbacks.

Michelle aims to make each session relevant to the person's life. She encourages practical steps that feel doable between appointments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Many practitioners use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and making practical changes. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practise new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and stress. Another approach centres on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people recognise how early experiences shape current relationships and build clearer communication skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods to what the person needs. Together they will review progress and try different strategies until a good fit is found.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. Video calls let work proceed almost like a face-to-face session, phone sessions can fit into short breaks or need less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can provide quicker check-ins or written reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to sustain therapy alongside daily life and commitments.
What types of concerns does Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, body image and chronic illness or pain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are plainspoken and practical. Michelle helps people notice strengths, talk through problems and try small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are noted?
She holds BACP as a professional credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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