- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Narrative exploration
About Michelle
Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self‑esteem concerns. Michelle focuses on practical ways to make day to day life more manageable when things feel overwhelming.
She offers time to talk through difficult experiences and to notice repeating patterns that interfere with choices. Sessions concentrate on what is happening now and on small, doable steps that can reduce anxiety and improve relationships. Practical mindfulness and exploring personal stories often shape the work.
Michelle uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds influence current behaviour. She also draws on client-centred ways of listening, and on Jungian and narrative approaches to make sense of inner themes and personal meaning. These methods are used to help people understand their feelings and decisions more clearly.
Clients sometimes bring a mix of issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family stress, body image worries, cancer-related distress, caregiver strain, codependency, commitment or control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family problems, fatherhood issues, or questions about forgiveness. Michelle aims to help people see the patterns and consider different options for moving forward.
If someone is unsure how to start, she asks straightforward questions to clarify the problem and the first practical steps. The initial focus is on immediate coping and then on longer term themes that shape choices and relationships.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships affect current connections and trust. Online talks can help people notice behavioural patterns and try different ways of relating when conflict or closeness feels difficult.Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. In an online setting this means the counsellor asks open questions and follows what the client brings, helping them make choices about next steps.
Narrative therapy helps people tell their story and separate problems from identity. Working this way online often involves examining recurring themes and trying alternative stories that allow different decisions about work, relationships or life direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will choose which methods to use. That collaboration is reviewed as therapy progresses and can change over time.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check‑ins during a workday. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques so the work remains focused and practical without promising specific outcomes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self‑esteem issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress and more.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client‑centred listening with attachment‑based, Jungian and narrative ideas and practical mindfulness. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and taking manageable steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience has included supporting people through loss, trauma and relationship issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the local pricing structure.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.