- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Grief and life changes
About Michelle
Michelle Emsley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Michelle also addresses areas such as divorce, health and work-related issues.
She approaches sessions from a person-centred stance, which means she listens and follows what the client brings to the room. That approach is used alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Michelle aims to help people notice strengths they already have and build on them.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. Conversations may include looking at thoughts and behaviours, practising different responses, and deciding on steps to try between meetings. The tone is straightforward and practical to suit someone who wants clear next steps.
Michelle has also worked with issues related to ageing and caregiving, blended family concerns, body image and chronic illness. She has experience supporting people facing addiction, family of origin problems, communication or control issues, and feelings of emptiness.
People interested in starting are asked to use the site process to match and book. Michelle offers sessions in English and works with adults in the UK. Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to choose actions that reflect their values. It can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses simple experiments to test and change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety and low mood and focuses on practical skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked or not worked for the client in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as therapy continues, so the plan changes if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and have shorter check-in meetings when needed. It also allows continuity if life events make attending in person difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as ACT and CBT for remote meetings and help clients practise skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as divorce, health issues and family of origin problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions use a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to look at thoughts, behaviours and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with adults in the United Kingdom only.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking process.