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Michelle Beard, BACP

Michelle Beard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers friendly, straightforward support.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Michelle

Michelle Beard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers friendly, straightforward support. She has seven years of experience helping people talk through things such as anxiety, depression, relationship worries and questions around gender and sexual identity. Michelle aims to make first contact simple and non-intimidating for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

She works in a way that puts the person at the centre of each session.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters to the individual and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Sessions are conversational and grounded in ordinary language rather than clinical jargon. Michelle uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change day-to-day habits. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Client-centred listening means the person’s own goals shape the pace and direction of the work.

Her experience covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, self-harm, eating and sleeping difficulties, grief and major life changes. She also supports people facing relationship challenges such as infidelity, commitment worries and non-monogamous arrangements, and helps with workplace pressure and career decisions. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or messaging, and Michelle accepts international clients.

People who want to begin are invited to use the site process to match and arrange a time to meet and see if it feels like a good fit.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395480	July 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.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Young adult issues

Ways of working Michelle names

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How Michelle’s approaches work online

Michelle uses client-centred therapy to prioritise the person’s own goals and pace, offering attentive listening and support that follows what matters most to the individual. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes the rest of the work around their priorities.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try practical experiments that change routines and reactions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and patterns that keep returning.

Mindfulness therapy offers simple exercises to reduce reactivity and build steady attention, which can help with stress, overwhelming feelings and concentration difficulties. The therapist explains short practices that can be used between sessions to notice changes over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose which methods to try based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and different time zones.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michelle help with?

She supports people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-harm, eating and sleeping difficulties, and questions around gender and sexual identity.

What style of therapy is used in sessions?

The work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and conversational, tailored to what the individual needs right now.

How long has Michelle been practising?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people on a variety of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Michelle is listed with the BACP, which is shown in her profile, and she practices from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and situations.

How are fees arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with the client’s location and the subscription model used on the site; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

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 the therapist’s availability.