Michelle Lindsay

Michelle Lindsay is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a calm, steady presence for people facing difficult life moments. She focuses on practical listening and gentle reflection to help people find clearer ways forward. Michelle draws on person-centred ideas and existential thinking to support people as they talk through whatever feels heavy or confusing.

She helps with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship strains and work-related issues. Eating and food-related issues are listed among areas she addresses. Michelle also supports people dealing with grief, parenting pressures, anger, ADHD and career decisions.

Her background includes four years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Michelle has worked in private practice and within community organisations, and has experience offering sessions online as well as in person.

In sessions she listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead while offering observations that may help things feel clearer. She describes her overall style as integrative humanistic, drawing mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy. At times she may introduce elements from other approaches if they suit a person’s needs.

Michelle aims to work alongside people to identify practical next steps they feel able to try. She encourages clients to use their own strengths and values when making changes. The emphasis is on collaboration and on helping people feel more able to manage life’s challenges.

How her client-centred and existential approaches translate online

Michelle uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means listening closely, reflecting what she hears and working at the pace each person needs. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of their feelings and choices.

She also draws on Existential Therapy, which focuses on life meanings, decisions and how people face uncertainty. This can help when worries centre on purpose, identity or big life changes and when someone wants to examine values and long-term direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss options and adapt the way she works to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and she aims to agree a way forward with each person rather than impose a method.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family routines and reducing travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to keep regular contact during busy periods. Because formats mentioned in the biography are not fully specified here, check the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held.