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Michelle Banks, BACP

Michelle Banks is a counsellor who aims to make it easier for people to talk about hard things.

About Michelle

Michelle Banks is a counsellor who aims to make it easier for people to talk about hard things. She offers a calm, warm presence and focuses on helping individuals find their own direction. Michelle practices from a humanistic, client‑centred standpoint and speaks English in sessions.

Her style is interactive and down to earth. She listens without judgement and helps people name what feels difficult. Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting strain.

Background and approach

Michelle draws on client‑centred work to encourage self‑understanding and personal growth. She also uses existential ideas to help people think about meaning and choice, and mindfulness practices to bring focus into everyday moments. For people affected by trauma she offers trauma‑focused approaches to reduce distress and manage symptoms.

She has seven years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, immigration and multicultural concerns, obsessive and compulsive behaviours, and concerns related to polyamory and non‑monogamous relationships. Michelle describes her sessions as respectful and compassionate, aiming to support people through change. Michelle is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP.

She works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. If someone is ready to begin, she supports people as they take the first steps towards change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389126	June 2027

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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
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Gender dysphoria
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction

Ways of working Michelle names

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Approaches that shape online work

Michelle uses client‑centred methods that focus on listening, acceptance and helping people discover their own solutions. This approach is useful for emotional distress, low mood, relationship concerns and building self‑esteem.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress and sleep difficulties by teaching simple attention skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which approaches might suit best. Decisions about pace, focus and techniques are made collaboratively so the sessions fit the person's needs.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by saving travel time, offering quieter surroundings, or allowing shorter check‑ins between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, relaxation practices and trauma‑informed conversations to work well at a distance while helping people keep therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michelle help with?

She works with common and complex issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, based on a client‑centred, humanistic approach that values respect and sensitivity while encouraging personal insight.

What background does she have?

She has around seven years of counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and social issues, including trauma, OCD, and SEMH related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people based outside the United Kingdom may be able to connect for counselling.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with Michelle?

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