Michelle Beard, BACP
Michelle Beard welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +18 more
About Michelle
Michelle Beard welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. She offers straightforward, calm support for worries such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain and questions around identity. Michelle writes in plain terms and makes space to listen without judgement.
She uses practical methods to help people notice patterns and make small changes that add up. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours with cognitive behavioural techniques, practising mindfulness to reduce stress, or using a client-centred style that follows what matters most to the person in the room.
Background and approach
Michelle has seven years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and ADHD. She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue and complex relationship issues such as infidelity, commitment worries or non-monogamous arrangements. Her approach is collaborative and down to earth.
Sessions are a mix of talking, practical exercises and goal-focused steps. People are encouraged to set achievable aims and to review progress together. Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP.
She offers sessions from the United Kingdom and works with people internationally in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step gets the process started.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395480 | July 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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short tasks to reduce anxiety, tackle low mood and change unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce stress and improve sleep. It helps people notice automatic reactions and choose different responses in heated moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try different techniques until something fits the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is done collaboratively so the client helps shape each step.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is wanted. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. Together these formats make it simpler to keep continuity and to fit therapy around work and family life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression and stress, plus relationship, identity and intimacy-related concerns. Her practice also covers trauma, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping issues and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Michelle uses a blend of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness. Sessions combine talking with practical exercises and agreed goals.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has seven years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and country base does she have?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
How can sessions be delivered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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