- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Emsley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and depression. She also helps people coping with life changes such as divorce, health concerns and career shifts.
She uses a person-centred way of working that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what is most pressing. Michelle listens, reflects, and helps people notice strengths they can use to manage day-to-day difficulties.
Michelle also offers cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. That can involve small experiments and practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused ideas when those approaches match a person's goals.
Typical work covers themes such as abandonment, family of origin issues, communication and commitment concerns, and problems linked to illness, caregiving or ageing. She also supports people dealing with body image, addiction, chronic pain and bereavement.
Sessions tend to concentrate on clear, short-term goals where useful, while also making space for deeper feelings that need attention. The emphasis is on practical ways to cope alongside quieter exploration of what matters next. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Michelle commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking small steps that matter. This approach can help with anxiety, depression and questions about what to do next.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify negative thinking and unhelpful behaviours, then try practical alternatives. CBT is often useful for managing everyday symptoms of stress and low mood and for building more manageable routines.
Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Michelle will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or a session that avoids travel. It can also allow for quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth options when needed, helping therapy slot into everyday routines without lengthy journeys.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression and coping with life changes such as divorce or health issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the present and on the client's own strengths, alongside CBT techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including bereavement, caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.