Michelle Emsley, BACP

Counsellor Michelle Emsley is a BACP member with seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and life changes. Her work also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and family of origin concerns.

Michelle uses practical talking therapy methods that focus on what is happening now. She works in a client-centred way which means she listens and follows the person's own perspective. Michelle also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and to try different ways of thinking and acting.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Conversations look at current problems, how they affect daily life, and small steps a person can try between sessions. Where helpful, she will use acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and to encourage action in line with what matters to the person.

Michelle has worked with people facing health and relationship stresses, bereavement, changes such as divorce, and ongoing conditions that affect mood and coping. Her approach is practical and conversational, with attention to the things that make everyday living harder.

People who choose her often want clear ways to manage symptoms, better communication skills, or help making life changes. The first meetings focus on what someone wants to achieve and on agreeing simple goals for therapy.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling