- Human-centred approach
- Creative options
- Flexible scheduling
About Michelle
Michelle Lumley is a BACP counsellor who offers client-focused support for adults. She works with people on common problems such as anxiety, stress, depression and relationship difficulties. Michelle uses a human-centred way of working that aims to create a trusting space for people to talk at their own pace.
Michelle has three years of counselling experience and provides sessions to adults across the United Kingdom. She offers online and face-to-face appointments and can work short term or for longer periods depending on what someone needs. Flexible times are available for people with changing shift patterns.
Her approach is gentle and curious. She listens first, asks thoughtful questions and reviews progress regularly so the work stays useful. She uses creative options too, like reflective writing and simple art materials, when a different way of communicating might help.
Michelle draws on several therapeutic methods to match the work to the person. She describes her practice as humanistic and integrative, combining elements from attachment-focused work, cognitive ideas, mindfulness and narrative ways of thinking. This helps when people are unsure what is causing their distress or when feelings feel hard to name.
She supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, codependency and chronic health issues. An exploratory first session is offered to agree goals, complete initial paperwork and decide how to work together going forward.
How Michelle uses talking therapies online
Michelle commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when working with people. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, closeness and codependency issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a non-judgemental, listening space so people can explore what matters to them at their own pace. CBT examines thoughts and behaviours together and is useful for tackling anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michelle treats this as a collaborative process and will talk with each person about what fits their needs and goals. She reviews progress and adapts methods as the therapy evolves so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Practical benefits of online sessions can include easier scheduling and fitting therapy around work or family life. Online appointments may make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to take a session during a lunch break without needing to travel. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, please confirm the exact online options available before booking so you can choose what suits your routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Michelle help with?
She supports adults with concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma, ADHD and codependency among other difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Michelle works in a human-centred, integrative way that focuses on building trust, listening and asking curious questions to help people understand their needs.
What background does she bring to counselling?
She has three years of counselling experience and uses creative methods like reflective writing and art alongside talking therapies.
Where is Michelle based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people throughout the United Kingdom.
How are fees and sessions organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an exploratory session according to her 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.