- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship patterns
- Codependency focus
About Michelle
Michelle Banfield-Curran offers counselling in the United Kingdom. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, loss of identity, grief, relationship strain and the effects of trauma and abuse. Michelle uses a respectful, compassionate style and aims to help clients take manageable steps toward feeling more like themselves.
She draws on approaches that look at how early bonds shape current relationships. Sessions focus on recognising patterns that keep repeating and on practical ways to interrupt them. Conversations move at a person’s pace and are shaped around what matters most to them.
Michelle uses client-centred ideas to make space for each person’s perspective. This means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s concerns rather than imposing a set plan. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are added when helpful to build awareness and reframe troubling stories about the self.
Her background includes three years of professional experience and she holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She has supported people with issues such as codependency, attachment wounds, control and commitment struggles, body image and caregiving stress.
Sessions are tailored to individual needs, and goals are reviewed together as therapy progresses. Michelle encourages people to take the first step even when it feels difficult, and she works to make the process steady and understandable.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-based work pays attention to early connection patterns and how they show up now. It helps people understand why certain relationship responses feel automatic and to try safer, new ways of relating.Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience in the room. The counsellor listens without directing the story, and follows the client’s priorities to create a collaborative space for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will discuss different ways of working and help decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. This is a shared decision and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time and keeping continuity if circumstances change. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to make therapy more accessible while keeping sessions focused on everyday challenges and coping skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues are addressed here?
Areas commonly worked on include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem concerns.
What is the therapist’s general approach in sessions?
Michelle combines client-centred listening with attachment-informed work and uses mindfulness and narrative techniques when helpful.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS, and practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients use this service?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.