- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Michelle
Michelle Saunders is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. Michelle also lists trauma, grief, eating and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
Michelle draws on straightforward, person-focused talking methods. Sessions aim to help people name what feels hard, spot what keeps problems going, and try small steps that can make daily life easier. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen without judgement, Motivational Interviewing to support practical change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build on strengths and what already works.
Her background includes long experience in health care settings, including nurseries and emergency departments. That practical experience informs how she talks about stress, chronic health worries and caregiving strain. Michelle has supported people facing separation, domestic violence, addiction and parenting pressures.
In sessions she pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, and to body image or eating-related difficulties when they arise. She also helps people thinking about forgiveness, fertility or fatherhood challenges. Work is conversational and goal-oriented, with room for practical problem solving and short-term planning.
People can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation about what they want to change. The first step is a short questionnaire and a booked session to agree goals and practical steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and reflecting back what someone says, which helps people feel heard and clearer about their own priorities. Motivational Interviewing is about exploring ambivalence and building practical motivation for change, often with small concrete steps. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for exceptions and strengths to create achievable goals and short-term plans.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted if something does not fit.
Session formats are not detailed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone choose quieter surroundings or use audio-only if that helps with concentration or bandwidth. Ask about session length, frequency and any subscription details when you complete the short matching questionnaire.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief, eating concerns and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and person-focused, using listening, practical problem solving and short-term goal setting to address what feels most pressing.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has six years' experience as a counsellor and a long background working in health care settings such as nurseries and emergency departments.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with Michelle?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.