Michelle Beard
Compassionate, practical support for life change
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About Michelle
Michelle Beard welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She writes plainly and listens closely, offering space to talk about depression, anxiety, relationship concerns or questions about gender and identity. She is introduced by name so visitors know who they will meet in the first session.
Michelle combines straightforward conversation with practical tools. She draws on Client-Centred ideas to prioritise what matters to each person.
Background and approach
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going, and Mindfulness to help calm racing thoughts. Her approach is collaborative. Sessions focus on small, useful changes and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
She encourages clients to set realistic goals and to try techniques between meetings so progress is steady. Michelle holds a BACP credential, which is listed as her professional registration. She has seven years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including stress, addiction, trauma, grief, self-harm, eating and sleeping issues, and difficulties around intimacy and sexuality.
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and availability, and her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395480
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness 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.
- 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.
How Michelle works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then try small experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday problems where clearer thinking and new routines make a difference.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises and grounding practices to reduce rumination and to calm the nervous system. It can be helpful alongside other approaches when stress, sleep or intrusive thoughts are an issue.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michelle works collaboratively to understand each person’s goals and preferences and then suggests which methods to try. This is reviewed regularly so the plan stays relevant and practical.
Many people find online therapy easier to fit into work and family life, and it can make regular check-ins more possible. The original biography did not list which session formats are offered here, so please confirm the current options before booking. Sessions are framed around making small changes, learning coping strategies and fitting therapy into everyday routines rather than dramatic one-off fixes.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She supports people with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy matters, self-esteem issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centred listening alongside tools from CBT and mindfulness to help people make manageable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working in counselling and therapeutic roles with a variety of presenting issues and client needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michelle is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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