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Michelle Jo, BACP

BACP counsellor supporting growth and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Mindfulness techniques

About Michelle Jo

Michelle Jo is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychologist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, and other life changes. She blends psychotherapy with mindfulness practice, bringing a Train to Teach Mindfulness level 1 certificate from the Mindfulness Association and practical techniques such as breathing exercises, body scans, and guided meditation into sessions to help clients build awareness and calm.

She works collaboratively, treating each person as the expert in their own story while offering education about psychological processes to increase insight and empower change. Her approach includes assertiveness training and communication skills practice to strengthen relationships and confidence, alongside evidence-informed therapy methods that match the needs of the individual. Michelle values psychoeducation as a tool for self-understanding and growth, and she draws on her degree in Psychology to inform a compassionate, structured way of working. She aims to support and empower people who are ready to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Jo have?

Michelle Jo has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Michelle Jo a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP registration.

In which languages does Michelle Jo provide therapy?

Michelle Jo provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Jo located?

Michelle Jo is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Michelle Jo as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Jo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Jo work with international clients?

Yes, Michelle Jo works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Jo 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 support

Michelle Jo integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation struggles.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, offering a route to improve intimacy, trust, and communication. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to support self-discovery and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle Jo works collaboratively with clients and with other registered professionals when appropriate to identify which methods best suit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family, and other commitments. These options help clients access consistent, ongoing care from a registered professional even when travel or scheduling would otherwise be a barrier.

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