- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Michaela
Michaela Probert is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed, low, or who have specific problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns and bereavement. Sessions are presented as a chance to talk things through and find practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulty.
Michaela uses a mix of approaches to suit what each person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas inform how she explores patterns in relationships and how people relate to themselves.
The first meetings typically focus on what is worrying the client right now and on small, practical steps that can make a difference. Techniques can include noticing thoughts and feelings, practising simple mindfulness, and trying behaviour changes between sessions. She also works with issues linked to identity and life transitions, such as LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care, and grief.
Michaela describes counselling as a collaborative process. She listens, reflects and helps people try new ways of responding to stress, low mood, or anger. This can mean planning short experiments, practising new communication habits, or building routines that support sleep and daily functioning.
People who choose her often want clear, straightforward help to manage symptoms and day-to-day problems. The work is practical and conversational, with an emphasis on making small changes that fit into ordinary life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michaela draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when working with issues such as anger, anxiety and low mood. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and committing to actions that align with what matters to the client. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps shape session tasks and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered professionals can also adapt exercises to suit phone or video formats, for example using shorter practical tasks when someone cannot be on camera for long.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems and related issues such as resentment and control problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a blend of approaches and focuses on listening, reflection and practical steps such as behaviour experiments and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
Michaela has five years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief and self-esteem.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.