Michelle Dunne, BACP
Michelle Dunne is a person-centred counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Michelle
Michelle Dunne is a person-centred counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers calm, non-judgemental support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Michelle aims to create space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly and heard.
She encourages small steps towards change and supports people as they make those steps. Michelle uses listening and reflective feedback to help people untangle difficult feelings.
Background and approach
She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people consider change when they feel stuck. Sessions focus on the person in front of her and what matters most to them, rather than a fixed set of techniques. Her background includes work with people who have experienced crises, trauma and sudden bereavement, so she is familiar with complex grief and loss.
Michelle also brings experience supporting those facing family conflict, relationship concerns, addiction, compassion fatigue and issues around self-esteem and identity. Michelle is a late-diagnosed autistic woman and says she values neurodiversity. She welcomes people from different backgrounds and sexualities and aims to be open-minded about varied family arrangements and life choices.
Outside of counselling she enjoys walking, travelling and time with her three dogs. Michelle works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She follows the BACP Ethical Framework and holds qualifications including a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a BEd (Hons) from Cambridge University.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409716 | February 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
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Michelle names
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Person-centred and motivational approaches for online support
Michelle uses a person-centred approach that centres on listening and understanding. This means sessions focus on what the individual wants to talk about, with the counsellor reflecting feelings and thoughts back to help the person make sense of them. It is useful for emotional difficulties, grief and relationship stress.She also draws on motivational interviewing, a collaborative way of talking that helps people weigh up change. This method suits people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps, such as making lifestyle changes or addressing addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals and preferences together and adapt how she works to the person’s needs. The choice of person-centred listening or a more change-focused conversation is decided in collaboration, not imposed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video lets people see facial cues and build rapport, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or days when typing feels simpler. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She helps people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as relationship and family worries. Other areas include addiction, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and midlife concerns.
What is Michelle's style in therapy?
Her work is person-centred, so she listens carefully and reflects back to help people make sense of their feelings. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to consider change.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has three years of counselling experience and has worked previously with people affected by crises, trauma and sudden bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Registered Member of the BACP and holds a BEd (Hons) and a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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