Michelle Smith, BACP
Michelle Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Michelle
Michelle Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has three years of professional experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. Michelle speaks English and accepts international clients.
Michelle believes each person knows their own story best. She focuses on building on existing strengths so people can manage difficult feelings and make changes that matter. Michelle aims to make the first steps into therapy feel straightforward and achievable.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens closely and helps people sort out priorities. Practical conversation and clear next steps are common features of her work. People often bring concerns such as mood changes, intrusive thoughts, or the strain of life transitions, and Michelle makes space to address these directly.
She also supports people dealing with issues linked to ageing, attachment concerns, substance misuse and recovery, guilt, shame, and identity worries. Other areas she can help with include obsessive thoughts, post-traumatic stress, paranoia, and discrimination-related stress. Michelle offers a calm, down-to-earth approach.
She helps people break problems into manageable pieces and try ways of coping that fit their life. Her style is collaborative and practical, focused on small steps that build into lasting change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399429 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan that fits a person's goals, current needs and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits. Phone sessions can be simpler when video is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Michelle works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression, plus related concerns such as mood disorders, obsessive thoughts and experiences of discrimination.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and agreeing clear steps to try between meetings.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
She has three years of professional practice supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients.
Which session formats does the counsellor use?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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