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Michelle Lumley, BACP

Michelle Lumley is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About Michelle

Michelle Lumley is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers online sessions and face-to-face work for adults aged 18 and over. Michelle aims to make first contact simple and straightforward for someone who may be feeling overwhelmed by choices.

Michelle takes a human-centred approach and focuses on building a trusting relationship. She listens, asks curious questions and gently helps people name what feels difficult. Sessions may include creative activities like reflective writing or art materials to open up new ways of expressing experience.

Background and approach

Her practice suits people coping with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, trauma and abuse, or those facing life changes such as redundancy or illness. Michelle also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, and caring roles. She describes her work as integrative, drawing on approaches such as attachment-based methods, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and narrative ways of working.

The goal is to tailor techniques to each person rather than use a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions are reviewed regularly to check progress and adjust the approach as needed. Michelle holds professional liability insurance and attends ongoing professional development to keep her practice current.

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BACP	387841	December 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

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Ways of working Michelle names

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Working online with attachment and cognitive approaches

Michelle commonly uses attachment-based methods and cognitive behavioural ideas to shape online work. Attachment-based approaches focus on how early relationships influence current patterns and help people understand and change how they relate to others. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offer practical strategies to reduce distress.

She may also draw on client-centred principles, which place the person’s experience at the heart of the work and value listening and acceptance. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences and will review progress together over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer writing, want a brief check-in, or find it easier to put feelings into words slowly. These options help people access therapy from different places around the UK and fit sessions into busy lives.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and chronic illness or caregiving stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is human-centred and integrative. She listens, asks curious questions and may use creative exercises alongside talking to help people access and express difficult feelings.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with adults in counselling settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international support are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, as well as face-to-face appointments in the UK.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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