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Michelle Taylor , BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Michelle Taylor works using person-centred, client-focused counselling. She aims to move at a pace that feels right for each person and keeps them in control of how therapy develops. She offers practical, down-to-earth support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and addictions.

Michelle draws on 11 years of experience supporting adults through difficult life events. She has particular experience with domestic and sexual abuse and bereavement.

Background and approach

She also helps people coping with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and career pressures. In sessions she gives space to talk and to be heard without judgement. Conversations focus on what is most important to the person in front of her.

That may mean working through painful memories, making sense of reactions, or finding small steps to feel more stable each day. Michelle uses a client-centred approach that encourages self-direction and personal insight. The therapist works to build trust and empathy so people can explore feelings safely and at their own speed.

This style is suited to issues such as trauma, grief, anxiety and low self-esteem. Practical matters are part of the work too. She can support people dealing with panic, self-harm thoughts, addiction, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and loss.

Sessions can focus on immediate coping strategies or longer-term change depending on the person’s needs. Michelle practices in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients via online formats.

Client-centred support online and practical options

Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers empathy and non-judgemental listening so people can explore feelings and decide what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for anxiety, grief, trauma recovery and building self-understanding.

That same client-centred way of working transfers to online sessions. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose how to work - short-term focused sessions or longer-term support - based on their goals and what feels comfortable. Choice and pace are discussed together so the plan fits the person’s life and needs.

Online therapy here is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a near face-to-face experience, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quicker check-ins and text messaging lets people write when it feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and help fit sessions around work, caring duties or travel commitments.
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy difficulties, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred therapy, which means sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on their priorities and feelings.
What background and experience does she have?
Michelle has 11 years of experience working with adults from different backgrounds, with particular work around domestic and sexual abuse and bereavement.
Is she accredited and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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