Michelle Burke, BACP
Michelle Burke supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- +5 more
About Michelle
Michelle Burke supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She helps with relationship concerns, parenting worries and coping with major life changes. Michelle writes clear, direct goals with each person so sessions stay focused and practical.
Michelle is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She tailors conversations and short-term plans to each person’s situation rather than using a single method for everyone.
Background and approach
The aim is to make therapy feel relevant and manageable from the first meeting. In sessions Michelle listens for the stories that repeat and get in the way of feeling better. She pays attention to feelings that might be linked to early relationships, separation or times of change.
This helps people understand why old patterns keep appearing and how to try different choices going forward. Practical steps are mixed with time to reflect. People explore communication, boundaries, guilt, shame and struggles with control.
Michelle also works with issues around adoption and foster care, attachment worries, blended family dynamics and caregiver stress. Her approach suits people who want thoughtful listening and clear next steps. Conversations can cover money worries, isolation, multicultural concerns, forgiveness and rebuilding confidence.
Michelle aims to make the work straightforward and compassionate.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406499 | 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
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
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Online support
In online sessions this approach is adapted to focus on what matters right now while noticing longer standing themes. Conversations aim to uncover recurring emotions such as guilt, shame or abandonment and use that awareness to try different responses in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on immediate coping strategies, deeper pattern work, or a mixture of both.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversations, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What issues does Michelle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with relationship and parenting concerns.
What is Michelle's therapeutic style?
She uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at repeating patterns and early relationships to make sense of current difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription 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 therapist availability.
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