Michelle Corrigan, BACP

Michelle Corrigan welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or weighed down by life changes. She writes simply and listens closely, helping people talk through what is troubling them and find practical ways to move forward. Her approach is warm and interactive and she treats each person as an individual.

Michelle uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on what is happening for someone now. Conversations are mainly verbal, and she also brings in creative, experiential elements at times. Sessions look at both the outside pressures someone faces and the inner effects on mood, thoughts and the body.

Her background is integrative, with roots in person-centred and humanistic ideas. She draws on Gestalt practice and on life experience from yoga and shamanic work to offer different ways of noticing and working with feelings. Michelle is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, BACP.

In practical terms she helps people identify blocks to growth and try small changes that fit everyday life. This can include looking at relationships, work stress, grief, or struggles with self-esteem and addiction. The tone of sessions is supportive and empowering rather than directive.

Michelle has six years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. If someone is ready to take a step towards change she aims to provide steady support and a calm space to do that.

How Michelle’s approaches fit online therapy

Michelle’s practice is grounded in person-centred work and attachment-based ideas, both of which focus on relationships and understanding what people need in the moment. Person-centred work emphasises listening, reflection and supporting the person to find their own solutions, which can be effective in a talking environment. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and can help with anxiety, relationship strain and attachment issues.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which suits people who want clear steps to manage anxiety, mood or coping with life changes. Together these approaches give a mix of reflective and active ways of working, and the therapist will discuss what feels like the best fit during the first sessions in collaboration with each person.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel, or choose quieter surroundings that help you focus. Some formats are quicker for short check-ins while others allow more in-depth conversation, so the therapist will agree the best way to meet your needs when you begin.