Counsellor profile
Dr. Michaelagh Walker, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Self esteem work
About Michaelagh
Counsellor and member of BACP, Dr. Michaelagh Walker has six years of experience working in private practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English.
Dr Walker uses a mix of client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas alongside relational approaches. In practice that means she listens for what matters most to the person in front of her, and then uses straightforward techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. She also pays attention to how past and present relationships affect current feelings and choices.
Appointments are practical and conversational. People can expect direct reflection, questioning and simple exercises to try between sessions. The emphasis is on small steps that can change mood, confidence and day-to-day coping.
She has supported people with a wide range of issues beyond the main areas listed. These include midlife concerns, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood problems and aspects of personality that make relationships and trust difficult. She also works with ageing-related issues and challenges commonly experienced by young adults.
Dr Walker trained in the UK and brings experience from both private practice and local NHS settings. Her approach aims to help people manage immediate difficulties while also understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How client-centred and CBT ideas work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor reflects what the client says, helps them to clarify feelings and supports their own decisions. This approach is useful for people who want a non-directive space to talk about relationships, loss or low self-worth.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses short, practical exercises and simple planning to reduce unhelpful thinking and change behaviour. CBT can help with low mood, anxiety and getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals and preferences. Together they will decide whether client-centred listening, CBT tasks or a mix fits best for the issues presented.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel and allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix of approaches and will explain practical arrangements when you make your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include loneliness, guilt and midlife concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and relational work. Sessions are conversational and include practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in private practice in the UK and has also worked with local NHS services.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of BACP as stated in her details.
What language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options 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 start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.