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Michelle Rutter, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues. She also supports those coping with ADHD, career changes, parenting strain and other life transitions.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to make it easy to talk about difficult things and to feel heard. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.

Background and approach

Michelle combines person-centred work with cognitive behaviour ideas and elements from emotionally-focused and acceptance-based approaches. That means she listens first, then uses practical tools and pacing to help people notice patterns and try different choices. Plans are kept simple and realistic so they can fit into busy lives.

She brings six years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is noted as part of her background and practice in the UK. Michelle offers online sessions in English and accepts international clients.

Therapy can include short-term focused work or longer conversations depending on what someone needs. The starting point is always a gentle assessment and a clear plan made together. People who reach out are guided through a straightforward intake and scheduling process so they can begin when they feel ready to take the next step.

How Michelle’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and values then taking small, value-led steps. Online ACT work can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions by focusing on what matters and practising doable actions.

Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens with empathy and reflects what is said, helping people feel understood and make sense of their feelings over time.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues and many everyday difficulties, and can include easy practical exercises between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process can mix approaches so the plan fits each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations and visual connection, phone needs less bandwidth and can fit a short break, live chat works for those who prefer typing, and messaging supports brief check-ins and follow-up notes. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
What concerns does Michelle support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma among many other issues. Additional areas include ADHD, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening first and then using practical techniques. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, OCD, ADHD and mood difficulties.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does the cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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