Counsellor profile
Michele Kavanagh, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred listening
- CBT techniques
About Michele
Counsellor Michele Kavanagh, BACP, has four years' experience offering counselling in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and with those dealing with relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief.
Michele uses a blend of approaches. She draws on attachment-based work to look at how past relationships affect present patterns. She uses client-centred listening so people can speak without interruption and feel understood. She also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas to help notice and change unhelpful thinking.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the person. Michele aims to listen and reflect back what she hears, so people feel recognised and can make sense of difficult feelings. Practical strategies may be offered alongside space to talk about painful events.
She helps with specific problems such as sleep difficulty, anger, compassion fatigue, addictions and sexual intimacy issues. She also supports people navigating life changes like separation, parenting strain and career decisions.
Michele asks people to choose the option to view online counselling choices and to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. This helps identify priorities and find a suitable first appointment.
Her working style is straightforward. She keeps sessions focused on what the person wants to address and checks progress as therapy continues.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness or repeating relationship problems are a concern. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening without directing. It helps people speak openly and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss what matters to the person, try different ways of working and agree together what helps most. This is collaborative and reviewed as therapy continues.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy days, using telephone or lower-bandwidth options if needed, and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend a shorter check-in during a lunch break or keep regular weekly appointments when life is hectic. Always check the available session types and any technical requirements when you book.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural ideas. Sessions are conversational and include practical strategies when useful.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working as a counsellor. That experience covers a range of concerns from anxiety to addictions and caregiver stress.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
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 are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your 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.