Michelle Robinson-Hayes, BACP
BACP-registered counsellor and hypnotherapist
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and relationship work
- Career and life coaching
About Michelle Robinson-Hayes
Michelle Robinson-Hayes is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, career coach and mental health trainer who brings a practical, people-focused approach to her work. She is BACP registered - a professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects recognised practice standards in the United Kingdom - and combines clinical training with extensive leadership experience from a long career in senior management within corporate industries.
Having founded and run a community counselling and hypnotherapy practice called The Listening Tree for over eight years, she has delivered one-to-one therapy, taught counselling and hypnotherapy up to level 5, and supervised other counsellors. Her background includes specialist training in hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy supervision, a lengthy placement supporting bereavement work with CRUSE, and a record of more than 1,000 hours of counselling alongside 500 hours of hypnotherapy practice.
Michelle also offers career coaching, mentoring for students and mature learners, and mental health training for teams and organisations. Comfortable delivering training and coaching to both large audiences and individuals, she draws on three decades of corporate leadership experience in target setting, policy and service delivery to shape practical, goal-oriented support. Her practice focuses on a wide range of presenting issues - from stress, anxiety and grief to relationship and family concerns - and she aims to listen, motivate and help people move toward their goals.
Having founded and run a community counselling and hypnotherapy practice called The Listening Tree for over eight years, she has delivered one-to-one therapy, taught counselling and hypnotherapy up to level 5, and supervised other counsellors. Her background includes specialist training in hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy supervision, a lengthy placement supporting bereavement work with CRUSE, and a record of more than 1,000 hours of counselling alongside 500 hours of hypnotherapy practice.
Michelle also offers career coaching, mentoring for students and mature learners, and mental health training for teams and organisations. Comfortable delivering training and coaching to both large audiences and individuals, she draws on three decades of corporate leadership experience in target setting, policy and service delivery to shape practical, goal-oriented support. Her practice focuses on a wide range of presenting issues - from stress, anxiety and grief to relationship and family concerns - and she aims to listen, motivate and help people move toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Robinson-Hayes have?
Michelle Robinson-Hayes has 10 years of experience.
Is Michelle Robinson-Hayes a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Michelle Robinson-Hayes provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Robinson-Hayes located?
Michelle is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Robinson-Hayes as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Robinson-Hayes work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Robinson-Hayes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Robinson-Hayes 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Michelle works with a blend of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and hypnotherapy to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and reflection - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem and processing life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured, problem-solving approach that helps identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood and stress. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, reduce stress and explore underlying issues that may affect wellbeing.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods feel most useful given their goals, preferences and circumstances, and she adapts the plan as clients progress.
Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it flexible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access support from home or elsewhere, fit sessions around work and family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person appointments are not possible.
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