Michelle Smith, BACP
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and depression care
About Michelle Smith
Michelle recognises that starting therapy can feel daunting, and she offers a steady, encouraging presence for those first steps. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients’ goals and lived experience shape the work together. Michelle is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Her practice emphasises practical coping strategies alongside reflective exploration, helping clients build skills to manage symptoms while addressing underlying issues. Michelle’s style is supportive and client-centred, with an emphasis on resilience, growth, and realistic steps toward change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Smith have?
Michelle Smith has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Michelle Smith a registered therapist?
Yes. Michelle Smith holds BACP registration. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
In which languages does Michelle Smith provide therapy?
Michelle Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Smith located?
Michelle Smith is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Smith work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine structured skills work with strengths-focused exploration. Structured skills-based methods teach practical tools for managing symptoms like stress, anxiety, and low mood - for example breathing and grounding exercises, behavioural strategies, and problem-solving steps that help reduce day-to-day distress and build coping capacity.Alongside skills work, Michelle employs trauma-focused and exploratory approaches that help people process difficult experiences and make sense of how those experiences affect current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This kind of work supports healing by integrating insights with actionable steps toward recovery.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the best-fit methods, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Registered professionals and therapists often combine approaches in this way to meet individual needs.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy lives, mobility considerations, or who live far from services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the work.