Michelle Allard, BACP
Michelle Allard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addiction and relationship concerns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Michelle
Michelle Allard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addiction and relationship concerns. She also supports people with intimacy and eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem and major life changes. Michelle uses straightforward, calm listening so people feel heard and can start to make small changes.
Michelle takes a flexible approach rather than one fixed method. She tailors sessions to each person and works together with them to find practical steps forward.
Background and approach
Conversations often include looking at how past events affect present feelings and patterns. Sessions aim to make recurring problems easier to understand and handle. Her style is collaborative and respectful.
She gives space for someone to tell their story and helps them identify strengths they already have. That can mean short focused plans for immediate issues or slower work on deeper themes, depending on what the individual wants. Michelle draws on a mix of attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural ideas to shape sessions.
These approaches are used to help with relationship patterns, emotional reactions and changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviours. She adapts pace and focus to suit each person’s needs. With four years of practice and BACP registration, Michelle aims to make therapy practical and manageable.
People can expect plain language, clear suggestions and an emphasis on small, achievable steps. The pace is set by the person in therapy, not by the clock.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397440 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also works in a client-centred way which means the person leads the pace and focus. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and supports people to find their own solutions rather than directing them.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small practical experiments to change moods or behaviour. This approach often helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep or patterns linked to addiction.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Michelle will discuss options with each person, try different ways of working and adjust the focus based on goals and preferences. The aim is to find methods that feel helpful and workable for everyday life.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth, live chat provides a typed conversation and text-based messaging works for brief check-ins or steplike support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping contact consistent with the chosen therapeutic approach.
Frequently asked
What issues does Michelle help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions and relationship concerns, plus related areas such as body image, parenting strain and coping with life changes.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Her style is calm and collaborative with plain speech. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths and trying practical steps you can use between meetings.
What experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP, and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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