Counsellor profile
Michelle Beard, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Michelle
Counsellor Michelle Beard is a BACP member with seven years' experience. She works with people on anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and a wide range of other concerns including LGBT issues, addictions and grief.
Michelle offers straightforward, one-to-one counselling. She listens and helps people talk through what is happening now. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can manage stress, low mood or relationship worry more effectively.
Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working. That means the person in the room sets the pace and topics. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify patterns of thought and behaviour, and mindfulness practices to help with stress and attention.
Michelle has developed experience over seven years of work in the United Kingdom. She has supported people with a wide range of concerns from trauma and abuse to eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and bipolar-related coping. She also works with issues such as infidelity, blended family questions and questions about gender identity.
Sessions are aimed at helping people make practical changes and manage day-to-day problems. Michelle uses clear language and straightforward tools rather than technical jargon. She accepts international clients and runs counselling with attention to the client’s goals and preferences.
How Michelle uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person's own goals and pacing. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the client decide what to focus on and when to move forward. It is useful for people who need a steady, person-led process.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change patterns linked to anxiety, low mood or compulsive behaviours.
Mindfulness Therapy involves attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. It can help with sleep problems, rumination and managing strong emotion.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Michelle will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as they learn what helps best.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks or letting someone use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to continue work with international clients and to keep therapy practical and consistent.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and a broad range of related issues such as grief, addictions and LGBT matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She mainly uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has seven years of experience working with people in counselling settings in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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