- Client-centred focus
- Practical coping skills
- Works in English and French
About Michele
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes people seeking help with stress, anxiety, relationships and the complicated effects of trauma. She works with individuals and couples, offering a calm, practical space to talk through difficult feelings. Michele is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and speaks English and French.
Michele adapts her approach to what each person needs. She blends conversational, evidence-informed techniques with longer-term exploration of underlying issues. Sessions often focus on making sense of past patterns, building new coping skills, and finding small changes that reduce daily strain.
Her practice covers common concerns such as depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger and low self-esteem. Michele also supports people facing parenting stress, relationship conflict, codependency and challenges linked to adoption, attachment or neurodiversity including autism and ADHD.
She draws on a range of methods including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas. This mix lets Michele balance practical skill-building with deeper work on how past experiences shape current choices.
Before counselling, Michele worked as a teacher and school counsellor in an international school and has also worked in voluntary and private settings. Her training includes a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC Level 5). Michele aims to help people discover manageable steps forward and clearer ways to cope.
How Michele's approaches translate to online work
Michele uses Client-Centred Therapy to centre the conversation on the client's concerns, offering warm, non-judgemental listening and building trust. This approach helps when people need space to talk about feelings and to be heard without pressure.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) brings practical tools to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It suits issues like anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood by teaching steps to change patterns that maintain distress.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication. These techniques can be useful for anger, relationship strain and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt techniques as needed. Clients often try a blend of methods so the work stays practical and personalised.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that being able to join from a quieter place at home or during a break helps them maintain consistency with appointments.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michele commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include relationship and intimacy difficulties, codependency, parenting strain, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe Michele's therapy style?
Michele uses a mix of person-centred listening and practical strategies from approaches such as CBT and DBT. She balances short-term skill-building with exploring deeper patterns behind current difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in education, voluntary organisations and private practice. That background includes time as a teacher and a school counsellor in an international school.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
Michele is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people outside the UK work with Michele?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details when arranging sessions across time zones.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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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