Michelle Smith, BACP

Michelle Smith is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Michelle speaks English and accepts international clients. She holds BACP, which denotes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Michelle believes people know their own stories and have strengths to build on. In sessions she listens and helps clients name what feels hard. She uses straightforward language and practical steps rather than jargon. Many clients come to her feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Michelle helps people break problems into manageable parts and practise skills between sessions. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviours, including attachment and ageing related concerns. She has worked with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive patterns, and post-traumatic stress. Michelle is also experienced in addressing issues such as guilt, shame, social anxiety, prejudice and discrimination, and challenges related to hearing impairment. Michelle aims for a collaborative relationship. She supports people to set realistic goals, try small changes, and reflect on what helps. The initial steps are simple: select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Michelle uses evidence-based techniques online

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding personal patterns. One common approach involves breaking down problems into clear steps and practising coping skills between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach looks at how past relationships shape current reactions, helping people recognise unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She listens to what has or hasn't helped before and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Different formats suit different people for practical reasons, so confirm the available session options before booking. The focus is on making sessions useful and manageable alongside everyday commitments, with clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress.