- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Emotion-focused work
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns such as grief and parenting. Michelle also supports people facing eating or sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar mood issues and a wide range of life transitions.
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the individual in front of her. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation where people can speak honestly about what is worrying them. Michelle combines this with cognitive behavioural ideas and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
In practice she listens for how past events, attachment and losses affect day-to-day coping. That can include looking at avoidance, control issues, or beliefs that get in the way of social situations. Michelle also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy skills for emotion regulation when strong feelings make things hard to manage.
Work with Michelle often includes short, clear tasks between sessions. These are used to test out different ways of thinking or behaving and to build confidence in social or stressful situations. She pays attention to problems like dissociation, chronic pain, caregiving stress, and the impact of abuse when they are part of someone’s story.
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients. Her approach aims to be direct and practical, helping people develop clearer choices about relationships, work, and everyday stresses.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Michelle often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that matter despite uncomfortable thoughts, which can help with avoidance and social anxiety. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Michelle will talk with each person about what feels useful and try different methods as needed. She aims to work collaboratively so clients help shape the focus and pace of their sessions based on current needs and goals.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life, and it can allow shorter check-ins or phone options when that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michelle works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and a broad set of related concerns such as eating or sleeping difficulties and parenting stress.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural and emotion-focused methods, aiming for practical steps and clearer ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has six years' experience working with people on issues including anxiety, ADHD, OCD and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.