Michelle Banfield-Curran
A calm guide for anxiety and loss
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About Michelle
Michelle Banfield-Curran guides people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, loss of self, or relationship strain. She invites a gentle first step and offers a space to talk things through. Michelle has three years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials in the United Kingdom.
She works with stress, anxiety, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Grief and self-esteem are also central to her practice. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Michelle uses approaches that look at relationships, personal stories, and present-moment awareness to help people notice patterns. She aims to make sense of repeated behaviours and hard-to-name feelings. The focus is on practical ways to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set small, realistic goals to build on. Clients can expect straightforward conversations and tools to try between sessions.
If you are unsure where to start, she asks questions to clarify what matters most to you. The plan is revisited as needs change, so therapy stays relevant and useful. Taking the first step is acknowledged as important, and Michelle works alongside people during that initial stage.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 408796, NCS24-02646
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Michelle's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Michelle works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That choice is reviewed over time so therapy stays relevant as things shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow a quieter or more comfortable setting at home. It can also mean shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and the option to use audio rather than video when that suits someone better.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and issues with self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach that begins with listening and then works on small practical steps to make life feel more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has three years of professional experience in therapeutic work in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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