- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed care
About Michele
Michele Kavanagh is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience working with adults. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, and anger. Michele also supports clients facing grief, trauma and abuse, career pressures, addiction issues, and the challenges of life changes.
Michele practises in an integrative way that brings together several therapy approaches. She listens closely and aims to understand how a person experiences their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and straightforward, so clients can talk about what matters to them without layered language.
In practice she uses elements from attachment-based methods, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and trauma-focused approaches. That mix helps when people want to spot patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, or make sense of past events that still affect them now. Michele explains methods in plain terms and keeps the focus practical.
People who come for support often want help with managing strong feelings such as anger and frustration, improving communication, or handling caregiver stress. Michele aims to help clients notice triggers, try new ways of responding, and rehearse alternative choices in session.
Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session. Michele asks clients what they hope to work on and then they plan next steps together.
How Michele's approaches translate to online work
Michele draws on client-centred and cognitive behavioural work in online sessions. Client-centred work means the conversation focuses on what matters to the client and the therapist reflects back what they hear. This helps when someone wants to feel understood and to clarify difficult emotions. Cognitive behavioural techniques involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical steps to change patterns. Those methods can help with anger, anxiety and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss options with each client and together they decide what feels most useful for the issue at hand. That collaborative process looks at the client's goals and what they prefer from session to session rather than assuming a single method will be used.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and avoid travel time on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to online settings so progress continues between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strains and related concerns.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Michele uses an integrative approach drawing on attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, plus trauma-focused methods where relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.