- Compassionate listening
- Practical tools
- Individual plans
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, depression and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Michelle works with a wide range of life challenges including parenting strain, career stress, ADHD and codependency.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to make it easy to talk honestly and to feel heard. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Michelle blends person-centred work with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and influences from psychodynamic thinking. This means conversations that explore current patterns alongside tools to change thoughts and habits. Treatment plans are shaped around each person's needs rather than a fixed formula.
She describes her practice as compassionate and respectful, treating everyone equally while recognising individual differences. People who have experienced physical or emotional trauma, addiction or chronic health issues are among those she has supported.
Michelle holds BACP as a professional credential and brings around six years of clinical experience. She encourages people to take small, steady steps when making changes and offers support through transitional periods and major life decisions.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and to choose actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress and life transitions by refocusing on what matters. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering empathy and listening so the client can find their own solutions. This approach supports people who need a non-judgemental space to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and certain behaviours linked to addiction. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose methods that feel like a good fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving or treatment commitments so therapy is more likely to be consistent and practical.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, codependency and related issues such as self-esteem and intimacy.
What is Michelle's therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and compassionate, focusing on creating a safe space to talk. She combines that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has six years of experience working with people facing a wide range of concerns including trauma, ADHD and chronic illness.
What credential does Michelle hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details directly when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist 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.