Michelle Sewell

Michelle Sewell is a counsellor who works in an integrative way. She blends different approaches so sessions match what each person needs. Michelle aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or facing big life changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk and to think things through.

She describes therapy as something done with the client, not to them. That means practical conversations about current problems alongside time to look at past patterns if that feels useful. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing anxiety, or finding ways to cope during transitions.

Michelle draws on Client-Centred ideas to build trust and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and psychodynamic ideas when exploring relationships and attachment patterns. Mindfulness tools are offered to help with stress and grounding during difficult moments.

Her work includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and self-esteem issues. She also helps those dealing with bereavement, parenting strain, body image worries and workplace pressure. Additional areas listed include attachment issues, panic, pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, and questions about life purpose.

Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years' experience working with adults and provides sessions in English. Prospective clients should use the site process to match and book a first appointment.

How Michelle's approaches fit with online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance, giving people space to speak without being judged. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to build confidence in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical steps to change unhelpful cycles, which often helps with anxiety and panic attacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to the person's goals and preferences. That means both therapist and client decide together whether to use practical CBT tasks, emotionally-focused exercises, or mindful practices over time.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to follow short, regular check-ins. Online sessions can also allow for brief phone or video conversations that suit quieter days, lower bandwidth, or a shorter lunchtime slot. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to keep work manageable while still focusing on goals and progress.