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- Person centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Michelle
Michelle Emsley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are delivered in English.
Michelle uses a person-centred way of working that starts with what the client already knows about themselves. She listens, reflects and helps people notice strengths they can draw on. She also offers cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding to daily problems.
Her practice also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which focus on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter. Solution-focused ideas are used when clients want short-term practical steps and goals to change specific situations. These approaches are used alongside person-centred listening, not as separate programmes.
Michelle commonly helps with issues that follow separation or bereavement, long-term health challenges, caregiver stress and difficulties that come from family of origin or blended family situations. She also addresses concerns around body image, addiction, commitment and communication problems.
Sessions combine discussion, practical exercises and agreed actions between meetings. The emphasis is on work that fits daily life and on building skills people can keep using. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
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Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing different ways of thinking and acting to improve day-to-day coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression and practical problem solving.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together you will agree which methods to try. That collaborative choice can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list the exact session formats offered, so confirm current options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. They also allow use of practical exercises and worksheets during or between meetings to support progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction concerns and family of origin issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She works mainly in a person-centred way and combines that with cognitive behavioural techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused ideas. Sessions often mix listening, practical exercises and agreed actions to try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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.