- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Young adult issues
About Michaelagh
Dr. Michaelagh Walker is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also lists young adult issues among her focus areas, which may be helpful for people in their late teens and twenties navigating transition.
She trained at the Inter-Psyche Training Institute and has worked in both private practice and with NHS partnership settings. That mix of settings has given her experience with common problems such as anxiety, motivation, confidence and career uncertainty. She uses conversational, person-focused methods alongside cognitive techniques to address mood and behaviour.
Sessions are described by her as interactive and relational. She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity and adapts the way she works to each person. In practice that means combining client-centred listening with exercises that help challenge unhelpful thinking and build practical coping strategies.
Her additional list of interests includes issues such as loneliness, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife concerns, phobias and women’s issues. She also notes experience supporting people who struggle with self-harm thoughts and personality-related difficulties, while keeping the work focused on what each individual brings.
For anyone weighing up therapy after university or at the start of a career, she offers straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. To begin, the usual process is to answer a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How her approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist gives space to describe feelings and priorities, which can help clarify what matters most and build a trusting working relationship. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is commonly used for low mood, anxiety and motivation problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process can include checking how a technique is working and adjusting it over time.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats available when you book, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study or work, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when life is busy. Some formats need less video or lower bandwidth, while others suit longer, in-depth conversations; the therapist will discuss practical options so sessions fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Her profile also lists young adult issues and other areas such as loneliness and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and interactive, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions aim to be practical and conversational.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in private practice and within NHS partnership settings in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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