- Stress and anxiety
- Career and study
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Michelle
Michelle Robinson-Hayes is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience. She works with young adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and other common early-adulthood concerns. She also supports people facing career pressures, ADHD, addiction and major life changes.
Michelle prefers clear, conversational sessions. She listens and helps people set practical goals. Sessions often include talking work through feelings, learning new ways to cope, and simple exercises to use between meetings.
Her background includes senior management in the corporate sector and running a counselling and hypnotherapy practice called The Listening Tree for over eight years. That mix gives her experience with workplace pressures, coaching and service delivery systems.
She has provided bereavement support through a long placement with a national bereavement charity and has offered mentoring to students and mature learners. Michelle has completed more than 1,000 hours of counselling and 500 hours of hypnotherapy work. Her experience includes training and supervising other counsellors and hypnotherapists.
In practice she draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness, with hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing also part of her approach. She encourages practical steps and collaborative planning so people can manage study, work and relationships more clearly.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and helping the client lead the pace. It focuses on what matters most to the person and builds from their own goals and experiences.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and exam or work stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and improve focus. It can be useful for stress, sleep issues and managing impulsive reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Michelle discusses options with each person and adapts the plan to their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling around study or work and fewer travel demands. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so people should confirm the available options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns listed in her profile, including ADHD and career issues.
What is her style of therapy like?
She works in a conversational, practical way using client-centred listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to set goals and develop coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of counselling experience, over 1,000 hours of counselling practice and 500 hours of hypnotherapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with Michelle before booking.
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?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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