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Michele Kavanagh, BACP

Michele Kavanagh is an integrative counsellor who uses a mix of approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.

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About Michele

Michele Kavanagh is an integrative counsellor who uses a mix of approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to make it easier to say what feels hard. Michele is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions focus on practical steps and on being listened to. Michele helps people untangle relationship worries, anger and motivation problems.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with life changes, bereavement, trauma, addiction and sleep difficulties. Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Michele pays attention to how people connect with others and to the patterns that shape thoughts and feelings.

She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside psychodynamic and attachment-based ideas to offer clarity and new ways of coping. People meet Michele to work on issues like parenting strain, communication breakdowns, guilt and forgiveness, career stress and finding life purpose. She aims to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of criticism.

Michele encourages small, manageable changes that build confidence over time. Starting therapy is often difficult, and Michele acknowledges that first step. In sessions she listens closely so clients feel understood, then helps them develop realistic plans to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406833	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Michele names

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How Michele blends therapy approaches online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current connections and emotions. It helps when people feel stuck in patterns with partners or family by looking at how those patterns formed and what helps repair them.

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and offers acceptance so clients can explore feelings and make their own choices about change.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits.

Michele treats finding the right approach as a joint task. She will discuss options and try methods together to see what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and useful.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are close to an in-person session and suit deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to keep continuity when circumstances change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Michele help with?

Michele supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with relationship worries, trauma, grief, addiction and sleep difficulties.

How would you describe Michele's therapeutic style?

She works in an integrative, compassionate way that combines talking, practical tools and exploration of patterns. The approach is warm and non-judgemental.

What experience does Michele have?

She has four years of professional experience supporting people with a broad range of concerns. That time has included helping people manage anger, motivation and life changes.

What professional credential does Michele hold and where is she based?

Michele is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages does Michele use for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with Michele?

International clients are not currently accepted; Michele works with people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options help people fit therapy around work and family life.

How are fees and the subscription handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.