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Michelle Smith, BACP

Michelle Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression.

About Michelle

Michelle Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. She has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Michelle aims to make starting therapy as straightforward as possible for people who are worried about taking that first step.

She believes the client is the expert in their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, focusing on what is happening now and what can change. Michelle listens without judgement and helps people find small, manageable steps forward. Her background includes helping people cope with trauma and abuse and working with those affected by drug and alcohol addiction.

She also supports people managing life transitions, mood difficulties and obsessive or anxiety-related problems. Michelle is familiar with issues linked to ageing, attachment, guilt and shame, and experiences of prejudice or military service. Sessions are offered in English and Michelle is able to work with clients both in the UK and internationally.

She uses a mix of conversation and practical strategies to tackle urgent concerns and longer-running patterns. The aim is to leave each person with clearer choices and tools to manage difficult moments. Michelle encourages anyone nervous about starting therapy to take the first small step.

She guides people through the initial matching and scheduling process and works with them to set goals they feel are realistic. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399429	April 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Practical therapy approaches you can use online

Michelle uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviours and on building coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against everyday evidence, which can reduce anxiety and low mood over time.

She also uses behavioural techniques that focus on small, practical changes. These may include activity planning, exposure steps for phobias or social anxiety, and routines to support better mood and sleep. For people dealing with addiction, this style emphasises manageable behaviour changes and relapse prevention planning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy itself. Michelle works collaboratively to find what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She will talk through options and adjust methods as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, telephone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is often best for face-to-face conversation, phone can suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can help people reflect between sessions or fit therapy around busy days. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michelle help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression, along with coping with major life changes and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Michelle keeps sessions practical and straightforward, focusing on strengths and small steps that can make a real difference day to day.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and region are listed?

Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions may be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on practical preference.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.