Michelle Beard, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for life changes
- LGBT and relationships
- CBT and mindfulness
- Video phone and chat
About Michelle Beard
Michelle Beard is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She supports people navigating depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBTQ-related concerns, and those who simply want an impartial, compassionate listener to help them explore difficult feelings.
Working collaboratively, Michelle encourages clients to speak freely and to examine patterns that may be holding them back. Her practice focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be examined honestly and at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life while honouring each person’s individual experience.
Michelle draws on a range of therapeutic skills to tailor her work to each client’s needs, helping with relationship challenges, self-esteem, coping with loss, trauma, and other life changes. She views seeking support as a courageous step and aims to guide and encourage clients through change with warmth and clarity.
BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Michelle holds this credential and practices with a commitment to ongoing professional development and client-focused care.
Working collaboratively, Michelle encourages clients to speak freely and to examine patterns that may be holding them back. Her practice focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be examined honestly and at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life while honouring each person’s individual experience.
Michelle draws on a range of therapeutic skills to tailor her work to each client’s needs, helping with relationship challenges, self-esteem, coping with loss, trauma, and other life changes. She views seeking support as a courageous step and aims to guide and encourage clients through change with warmth and clarity.
BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Michelle holds this credential and practices with a commitment to ongoing professional development and client-focused care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Beard have?
Michelle Beard has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Michelle Beard a registered therapist?
Yes. Michelle Beard holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Michelle Beard provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Beard located?
Michelle is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Beard as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Beard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Beard work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Beard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Beard 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Michelle commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience without judgment, helping individuals feel heard and supported while they explore their own solutions - this approach is often useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.
CBT helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, and can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with specific challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can support emotional regulation and reduce distress.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time based on what is most helpful.
Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living outside her local area. These options make it easier to attend sessions consistently and to access support from wherever the client is located.