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Michelle Preston, BACP

Michelle Preston is a counsellor who uses practical, client-centred methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression.

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About Michelle

Michelle Preston is a counsellor who uses practical, client-centred methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She works in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional experience to sessions. She encourages open conversation and aims to create a non-judgemental space for people to talk about what matters to them.

She focuses on everyday concerns such as coping with life changes, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and social anxiety. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and trichotillomania. Michelle draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-based action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be used to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that feed distress. Client-Centred and Attachment-Based ways of working help people feel heard and understood.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative and practical. The counsellor will work at a pace that suits each person and offer tools to try between meetings. Conversations focus on what is useful now, not on labels or jargon.

Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for flexibility.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395891	November 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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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on taking actions that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape how people relate now, and it supports building safer, clearer ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as therapy progresses, so the plan stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or need more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on useful tools and steady progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Other focuses include workplace issues, relationship and family concerns, and obsessive thoughts or compulsions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centred listening alongside practical therapies. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful for day-to-day life.

What is her background and experience?

She has five years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood and relationship-related difficulties. That experience informs a practical approach to therapy.

Is she registered with any professional body and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicated as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available online?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.

How does the cost of sessions work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.