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Michelle  Taylor

Michelle Taylor , BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Anger and trauma focus

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Trauma and bereavement
  • Stress and anxiety

About Michelle

Michelle Taylor is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and anger.

Michelle uses a person-centred approach. She keeps a slow, steady pace and lets clients steer how the work develops. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on what each person needs and wants.

She focuses on creating a space where people can talk without judgement and work through practical issues. That can include everyday struggles like sleeping and eating problems, parenting pressures, or workplace stress. It also covers complex experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assault, bereavement and substance difficulties.

Michelle spends time helping people understand their reactions and patterns. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, plus the guilt and shame that often follow trauma. The work aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and make decisions that fit their lives.

Her background includes more than a decade supporting adults from varied backgrounds. That experience includes work with people affected by bereavement, domestic and sexual abuse, panic and self-harm. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.

How her client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a set technique. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the person clarify their own thoughts and choices. This approach is often used for issues like grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and anger where understanding feelings matters.

The right way of working is discovered together. The counsellor will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and adjust the pace and focus accordingly. That collaborative process helps decide which parts of the person-centred approach are most helpful for each issue.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example fitting a short check-in around a break at work or reducing travel time. It also makes it possible to meet with a registered or accredited professional from different locations. Practical arrangements such as session length and frequency are agreed together so therapy fits into a person's daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and anger among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practises Client-Centred (person-centred) therapy, working at a pace set by the client and supporting them to lead the process.

How long has she been practising?

She has 11 years of experience working with adults from differing backgrounds and with a range of issues.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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