Michelle Rutter, BACP
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those coping with trauma, addictions, relationship problems and life transitions.
Michelle uses a warm, respectful style that encourages honest conversation. Sessions aim to make people feel heard and understood. The focus is on the client's needs and what matters to them in daily life.
Her work draws on client-centred counselling alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and emotion-focused ways of working.
Background and approach
That means practical steps for thoughts and behaviours are mixed with time to reflect on feelings and relationships. Treatment plans are shaped to each person rather than following a fixed script. Michelle has six years' experience working with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar features, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people facing issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness and bereavement. She practices with registration through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit international clients when needed.
Michelle invites people to take a first step when they feel ready. She aims to make the therapy space straightforward and focused on the changes each person wants to make.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395654 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Michelle names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Michelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a space where people can speak openly and be understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT tools, client-centred listening, or other ideas are used in sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging which offer practical flexibility. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, chat can fit quick check-ins and text-based messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Michelle help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and compassionate, combining listening with practical strategies to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has six years' experience working with a broad range of psychological and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients where arrangements suit both parties.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model 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.
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