- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Michelle
Michelle Kalam is a Therapeutic Counsellor (BACP) practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, anger and life changes. She also supports those facing relationship strain, career pressures and compassion fatigue.
Michelle uses straightforward conversation and reflective listening to help people talk through what is happening for them. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, not jargon. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting strain and issues related to identity, including LGBT matters. She also offers help around attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
Michelle is trained as a Therapeutic Counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her experience spans a variety of emotional and practical difficulties, and she draws on evidence-based approaches to guide sessions.
People who meet her can expect calm, direct conversations that aim to make emotions easier to understand. She asks practical questions, helps people spot patterns and supports steps to manage strong feelings such as irritability and impulsivity.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. International clients can be accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and offer practical methods to test and change them; these are useful for stress, anxiety and anger. Experiential or person-centred methods concentrate on listening and reflecting what someone says, helping them to feel clearer about their emotions and options.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss different ways of working and agree what to try based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the sessions progress.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to book shorter check-ins or to use video when helpful, or phone when a quieter setup or lower bandwidth is needed. Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available formats before booking to ensure they suit your schedule and circumstances.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and reflective listening, focusing on practical steps and goals to make feelings easier to understand.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a Therapeutic Counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.