- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused care
About Michele
Michele Kavanagh is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and related concerns. She lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas, and she supports people with relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and problems with sleeping.
Michele offers straightforward, person-focused sessions where the client leads the topics. She listens and reflects back what she hears so people feel understood. Conversations aim to make everyday problems clearer and more workable rather than use technical language.
Her background is integrative, which means she draws on different therapy approaches to match what a person needs. That can include helping people understand patterns from earlier relationships, looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety going, or addressing the effects of traumatic events.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and on exploring feelings that matter to the person. Michele will talk about coping strategies, communication skills and ways to manage sleep, stress and low mood. She also works on issues such as guilt, forgiveness and life purpose when those things come up.
People who are unsure what to expect can start by completing a short matching questionnaire. That helps plan a first session and decide which approaches to try. Michele uses a professional framework and follows the standards set out by the BACP.
How Michele uses different approaches in online work
Michele draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps when someone wants to understand why they repeat certain relationship habits or feel especially anxious around others.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify the thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and low mood going. CBT offers practical steps for testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behaviour changes that can reduce nervousness in social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process focused on the person’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video to practise social skills, while others choose audio for a quieter session; Michele will discuss what suits a person’s needs when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma, sleeping difficulties and relationship strain. Social anxiety and phobia are included among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an integrative, client-centred style that listens closely and reflects back what is said. Sessions combine practical steps with time to explore feelings and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.