Michelle Dunne
Experienced person-centred counsellor
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About Michelle
Michelle Dunne offers person-centred counselling that focuses on understanding each client as an individual. She uses a warm, non-judgemental approach to help people talk through stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. Michelle is a Registered Member of the BACP and brings three years of counselling experience to her practice.
She aims to create a calm space where clients can speak freely and be met with acceptance. Sessions are used to listen carefully, reflect back what is heard, and help people make sense of difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Michelle encourages small, practical steps that match each person’s pace and goals. Her background includes work with people who have faced crises, trauma and sudden bereavement, so grief and loss are areas she often supports. She also draws on experience with addiction, sleep and eating concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD and a wide range of life changes and identity topics.
Michelle identifies as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and enjoys supporting neurodivergent people and diverse lifestyles. She is open-minded about different relationship choices and family arrangements and aims to learn from each client’s experience rather than assume answers. Clients can expect straightforward, empathetic listening alongside gentle exploration of patterns and choices.
Outside work she enjoys walking, travelling and spending time with her three dogs, and she values the privilege of working alongside people during difficult times.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 409716
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- 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
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michelle lists
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How Michelle works online
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and build confidence to take next steps. This method focuses on the client’s own values and goals, and is useful for tackling addictive behaviours, motivation lapses and decisions about life direction.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will talk through what feels right and adapt methods to suit a person's needs and preferences. Together they set goals, review progress and agree how to work between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be a practical option for people living outside the therapist's immediate area, but confirm arrangements and technical details in advance.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can be brought to sessions?
Michelle works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions and life changes. She also supports people with body image, ADHD, compassion fatigue and career or parenting concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Her approach is person-centred, offering empathic listening and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and boost personal motivation.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and has previously worked with people facing crises, trauma and sudden bereavement.
What qualifications and professional registration are held?
Michelle holds a BEd (Hons), CPCAB diplomas and related counselling qualifications, and she is a Registered Member of the BACP.
Can sessions be carried out in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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