Michelle Emsley, BACP
Michelle Emsley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Michelle
Michelle Emsley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and depression. Michelle aims to listen without judgment and help people find small, practical steps to feel differently in day-to-day life.
Her approach begins by treating each person as the expert on their own life. She uses a person-centred way of working to hold attention on what matters now, while also drawing on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
That combination helps people spot small changes in thoughts and actions that can make daily life easier. Michelle often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take values-based steps, alongside solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her, with the aim of building practical coping strategies rather than relying on fixed formulas. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns beyond core issues like stress and depression. These include grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness and addiction, plus relationship and family of origin problems.
Michelle adapts her work to each person’s situation and priorities. Her practice is offered in English and delivered remotely via a mix of video, phone, chat and messaging options. Michelle encourages straightforward conversations about goals and next steps, and she guides people at a pace that feels workable for them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382829 | May 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot negative thinking patterns and test them with practical experiments. CBT offers clear, short-term techniques for changing thoughts and behaviours that make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk through your goals and preferences and pick methods that fit your needs. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for a full-face conversation, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or those who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michelle focus on?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression. There is also experience with problems such as chronic illness, addiction and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, focusing on what matters to the client now. She blends that with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused tools to create practical steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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