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Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.

About Michelle

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck and helps them find clearer ways forward. Michelle aims to make the first step into therapy straightforward and respectful.

She meets clients with sensitivity and compassion. Michelle focuses on day-to-day issues that affect how people function and feel. Many come because anxiety, relationship strain, trauma or grief have left them exhausted or unsure about the future.

Background and approach

She listens for recurring patterns that might be keeping someone stuck and helps identify small, practical changes. Her approach draws on attachment concepts and client-centred work to build trust in the room. She also uses narrative and Jungian ideas to look at life stories and personal meanings.

Mindfulness methods are woven in to help with grounding and managing difficult emotions. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a fixed formula. Michelle will co-create goals and adjust the way she works as therapy progresses.

She offers a space to talk honestly, try new perspectives and practise different ways of coping. If you are struggling with loss of identity, parenting pressures, care responsibilities or relationship questions, Michelle can help you talk through these issues. Beginning therapy can feel brave and she aims to make it as manageable as possible.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408796	August 2026
NCPS	NCS24-02646	June 2025

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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 Michelle names

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Therapy approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It can help people who notice repeating patterns around closeness, trust or abandonment and want to understand why they react as they do.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and decision-making.

Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and problems. It helps separate a person from the issue so they can reframe difficult experiences and consider different pathways forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adjust methods as the relationship develops. This collaborative process helps make sure sessions stay relevant to each person’s needs.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face contact and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while still working with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem among other related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and listening-led, combining client-centred work with attachment and narrative ideas to explore patterns and meaning.

What is her professional background?

Michelle has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a range of emotional and relational problems.

Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.