- Person-centred approach
- CBT-informed work
- Supports trauma recovery
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also helps with addiction, trauma and abuse, ADHD and a wide range of life transitions and challenges.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Michelle aims to listen carefully and help people feel heard before agreeing practical steps together.
She blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and humanistic thinking. That means conversations centre on what the client wants to change, while also looking at patterns of thought and feeling that get in the way. Treatment plans are shaped to each person rather than following a fixed formula.
Michelle has six years of experience supporting people through loss, chronic health concerns, communication problems and parenting stress. She works with a broad set of issues including eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and career or identity questions.
Michelle holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Michelle aims to listen carefully and help people feel heard before agreeing practical steps together.
She blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and humanistic thinking. That means conversations centre on what the client wants to change, while also looking at patterns of thought and feeling that get in the way. Treatment plans are shaped to each person rather than following a fixed formula.
Michelle has six years of experience supporting people through loss, chronic health concerns, communication problems and parenting stress. She works with a broad set of issues including eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and career or identity questions.
Michelle holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Michelle’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleeping and mood problems. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre, using empathic listening to build trust and explore what matters most to the individual.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss different methods and help the client choose what feels suitable. That choice is a collaborative process guided by the person’s goals, values and practical needs.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in between commitments. It can also help when people need a quieter environment or prefer not to use video for a session. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions so they fit around daily routines and workplace or family commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening first and shaping plans around each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working across a wide range of mental health and life issues.
Does she hold any recognised credentials and where is she based?
Michelle is BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with her?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.