- Person-centred listening
- Practical coping tools
- Integrative approach
About Michaela
Michaela Probert is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people feeling low, overwhelmed or unsure what is wrong. She meets clients who bring specific problems and those who just need space to talk. Michaela offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to help clients reconnect with their own strengths so they can move forward with more confidence.
She uses an integrative approach, pulling from different therapies to suit each person. That means sessions can include techniques from cognitive behavioural work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas and person-centred listening. Michaela focuses on practical steps and reflection, so clients leave with tools they can try between sessions.
Michaela has five years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. Her practice supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain and codependency.
She also works with people facing identity and developmental challenges such as autism spectrum traits, attachment difficulties and body image concerns. Michaela blends talking, reflective work and small behavioural experiments to help clients manage symptoms and make changes they want.
To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability. Sessions use a cancellable subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Michaela draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and clarify what matters to them. ACT uses simple exercises and values-focused actions to reduce avoidance and build a life that feels meaningful.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. That work helps people understand why they react the way they do and to try new ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michaela will collaborate with each person to decide which tools and exercises suit their goals and preferences. She adapts methods as progress is made and problems change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote counselling easier to fit into a busy day, for example by allowing a short check-in during a lunch break or removing travel time. Online work also makes it simpler to use mindfulness exercises, worksheets and between-session tasks that support ongoing practice.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michaela supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a practical focus. Sessions combine listening with techniques drawn from cognitive and acceptance-based approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.