- CBT techniques
- DBT informed skills
- Clinical hypnotherapy
About Michele
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe is a counsellor with 21 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and anger. Sessions can also cover neurodiversity, ADHD and parenting concerns.
Michele adapts how she works to fit each person. She uses straightforward conversations to help people make sense of what’s happening. That can include noticing patterns, learning practical skills, and looking at past experiences that still affect present life.
Her approach draws on a mix of well-known methods. Cognitive-behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new reactions. Person-centred ways of working put the client’s own goals at the centre of sessions.
She also brings in elements of dialectical behaviour therapy where emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Clinical hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas may be used when exploring deeper emotional material feels helpful for the person.
Michele has worked in schools, private practice and with voluntary organisations. She has a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5). Her wider education includes a BA (Hons) in French, Russian and Politics.
Sessions are offered in English and French, and international clients are accepted. People who want to discuss anger, family strain or long-standing patterns of coping can expect practical steps alongside reflective discussion.
How Michele uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-centred work focuses on the client’s own aims and perspective. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person decide what to work on next. This approach suits people who want to steer the pace and focus of their sessions.Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches concrete skills to reduce anger, manage anxiety and change repeating patterns. CBT tends to involve practical exercises that can be tried between meetings.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) informed work teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These tools can help when strong feelings build quickly or lead to conflict. The focus is on learning small changes that make everyday interactions easier.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client and test what feels most useful. Goals, personal preferences and the nature of the difficulties all guide which methods are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt exercises and skills training for remote meetings, helping clients practise between sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger issues does she work with?
She works with anger related to relationships, parenting, work stress and built-up resentment. The practice also addresses linked concerns such as anxiety, depression and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She mixes conversational, problem-solving work with deeper exploration of past experiences. Practical tools and emotion regulation strategies are commonly used in sessions.
How long has she practised?
She has 21 years of experience working in schools, private practice and voluntary settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French. She also has some knowledge of Russian and German.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking so you know what is offered for online or in-person work.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the booking flow.