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Michelle Allard, BACP

Michelle Allard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and issues with addiction.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Michelle

Michelle Allard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and issues with addiction. She works with concerns around intimacy, self-esteem, sleep and eating, and supports people dealing with family problems, identity questions and trauma. Michelle holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

She uses a flexible, person-focused approach rather than one fixed method. Sessions aim to be calm and respectful, with time spent listening and helping clients name what feels difficult.

Background and approach

Michelle encourages clients to spot patterns that repeat from the past and to try different ways of responding in the present. In practice she blends attachment-based ideas with client-centred listening and practical cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix lets her focus on relationships and emotional history while also working on thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going.

She adapts her style to match what each person needs at the time. Michelle believes the therapeutic relationship is central. She aims to create a space where people feel heard, accepted and able to make choices about how to move forward.

Work can be short term and goal-focused or longer term and exploratory, depending on what the client wants. Clients can expect clear language in sessions, gentle questioning and collaborative planning. Michelle draws on four years of experience to help people find manageable steps, healthier routines and more stable ways of coping with life changes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397440	September 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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Michelle names

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How Michelle's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and responses, and helps people notice and change repeated patterns in relationships. It can be useful for issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment and intimacy concerns.

Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, offering acceptance and reflection so people can find their own solutions. This approach suits those wanting a supportive space to talk through identity, family and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offer straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT-style work can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and certain eating or coping behaviours.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Michelle will discuss what feels most useful and may combine elements of different methods to match your goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and as new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a conversation fits a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, share notes or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on the work itself.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Michelle supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, addictions and a range of family and identity concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm and collaborative, combining listening with practical steps so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.

What experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and relationship difficulties.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?

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

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.