Sheet 1
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
About Michelle
BACP counsellor Michelle Borlesi has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem and depression. Michelle also addresses addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career matters and neurodiversity-related challenges such as ADHD.
Michelle views each person as the expert on their own life. She uses that stance to guide conversations rather than prescribe solutions. Sessions aim to identify strengths, clarify values and develop practical steps for daily life. Progress is made through short, focused tasks as well as reflective discussion.
Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client‑Centered counselling, alongside elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian work. She draws on these approaches to help with coping skills, mood regulation and making sense of difficult experiences.
Michelle often supports people dealing with complicated loss, abandonment issues, attachment concerns and difficult family dynamics. She also works with first responders on stress and compassion fatigue and with people navigating eating concerns, bipolar mood issues and recovery from domestic violence.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Michelle helps people set small goals and try techniques between meetings. She encourages regular review so the plan changes if it isn’t helping. To begin, people are invited to use the online matching process and book a first session.
Sheet 2
Online sessions and therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values, which can help with anxiety, stress and life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and short tasks between sessions to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to build coping skills.
Client‑Centered Therapy emphasises a respectful, non‑directive conversation. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, offering reflection and support while the client decides what changes to make.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different techniques. Together they will decide which methods to try and revise the plan if needed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, for example shorter check‑ins around a work break or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session length and tasks to match someone’s routine and practical needs.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include addictions, relationship and family problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client‑Centered counselling, with elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian ideas. The style is conversational and practical, focusing on skills and personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.