- CBT
- DBT
- Emotionally-Focused
About Michelle
Michelle Copley is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, addiction, and issues around self-esteem, depression and life changes.
Michelle uses a collaborative, conversational style. She listens first, then helps clients name patterns and think through options. Sessions include practical teaching about techniques clients can use between meetings.
Her practice draws on several well-known approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) features when thoughts and behaviours need to be understood and changed. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is used for managing strong emotions and building coping skills. Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centred ways of working help with relationships and feeling heard.
Michelle says she selects approaches based on what each person brings to sessions. That means the work can combine talking, skill-building and structured exercises. She aims to help people make sense of painful experiences and find manageable steps forward.
She offers counselling in English and works with issues including ADHD, career and sleeping problems, addictions, LGBT concerns, and a wide range of family-related topics such as attachment, blended family dynamics and communication problems. Michelle does not take international clients. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches fit with online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you feel understood and can explore feelings. It helps when relationship worries or self-esteem issues are getting in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. This is often used for anxiety, depression and problems like sleeping or low mood.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving how you cope day to day. It is useful where strong reactions or difficulty regulating feelings get in the way of work or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to focus on. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography notes she works remotely. Online counselling can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule around study or shifts, and allowing shorter check-ins when that suits you. Different formats suit different needs, so the therapist will agree what works best for practical day-to-day reasons.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, addiction, self-esteem and depression among other concerns.
What is her counselling style like?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, combining listening with practical teaching and exercises to apply between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns since qualifying in 2011.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography indicates she works online and remotely; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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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