- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and LGBT issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Beard is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression and stress, and supports people dealing with relationship concerns, LGBT issues and life transitions.
Michelle helps people talk through low mood, worry and problems with self-esteem. She also supports those managing addiction, grief, trauma and sleep or eating difficulties. Her work includes addressing intimacy-related issues, ADHD and the strains that come with career or parenting pressures.
Her approach draws on client-centred principles and practical techniques. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change. Michelle uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
She also employs motivational interviewing to support people who want to make concrete changes, such as reducing addictive behaviours or improving daily routines. Conversations cover feelings, thoughts and small, practical steps that fit into everyday life.
Michelle accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. The service works via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Michelle uses practical approaches in online sessions
Michelle works with client-centred principles, which means conversations focus on the person's concerns and goals. This approach gives space for someone to describe what matters most and to set the direction of the work.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and to test new ways of responding. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, compulsive behaviours and sleep or eating problems by breaking problems into manageable parts.
Mindfulness therapy is offered as a way to build awareness of thoughts and bodily reactions. Simple mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and support better focus during stressful periods, such as starting a new job or managing exam-related pressure.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences, adjusting as progress or priorities change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use remote sessions to help people maintain momentum and keep practical steps moving forward.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress and self-esteem problems, and supports people with relationship and LGBT concerns and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to identify patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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