- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness methods
- Narrative and Jungian ideas
About Michelle
Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), with three years of professional experience in the UK. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Michelle focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier day to day.
Her approach begins with listening and making space to talk through what feels most urgent. She helps people notice repeating patterns in relationships and behaviour. Michelle uses straightforward conversation to help clarify choices and next steps.
She draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to look at how past relationships shape current fears and responses. Jungian and narrative perspectives are also part of her work, helping people make sense of personal stories and hidden themes. Mindfulness methods are used to build practical ways of managing anxious moments and stress.
Sessions are organised around the concerns a person brings. Michelle explains options and works with clients to decide what to focus on first. The aim is to develop clearer ways of coping with difficult feelings and to reduce the overwhelm that affects everyday life.
To get started, a prospective client follows the platform process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment. Michelle practices in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Michelle uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current responses. This approach helps when anxiety, trust or repeating relationship issues are causing distress. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and arriving at your own answers; it supports people who need a steady, non-directive space to think things through. Narrative and Jungian ideas help people name recurring stories or themes and explore their meaning, which can reduce the power of painful patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and they will decide together which methods to try first. That flexible, step-by-step way of working aims to make the focus of sessions clear and manageable.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as mindfulness exercises or narrative work to an online setting, and Michelle will explain practical details and options during the initial matching step.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, plus related themes such as abandonment, attachment issues and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, using client-centred listening alongside attachment and narrative ideas to clarify patterns and choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.