- Client-centred focus
- CBT and DBT-informed
- Speaks English and French
About Michele
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and money-related worries. She speaks English and French and has 21 years of experience helping people find clearer ways forward. Michele is a BACP member, and she meets each person where they are without judging their story.
Michele adapts her way of working to fit each person's needs and preferences. She draws on approaches like client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions can focus on managing difficult feelings, improving sleep, coping with change, or navigating relationship and parenting pressures.
She also works with people affected by trauma, ADHD and neurodiversity, and supports those dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster-care issues. Michele uses hypnotherapy and DBT-informed techniques along with solution-focused strategies when these suit a person's goals.
Her background includes roles as a teacher, a school counsellor in an international school, work with voluntary organisations and private practice. Michele holds a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC Level 5) from South Tyneside College.
Practical concerns such as career decisions, financial stress and coping after loss are common topics in her work. She aims to help people identify small, realistic steps they can try between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.
Michele tailors sessions to what each person needs, helping them explore root issues and build everyday strategies to cope and move forward.
Approach and online therapy options
Michele often combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and DBT-informed techniques. Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping a person feel understood so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical steps to change them. Dialectical behaviour therapy techniques emphasise emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication skills useful for intense feelings and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person's situation, adjusting the approach over time if needed. That shared planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and daily life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling and the option to avoid travel. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm the available online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for continuity of care and for keeping momentum between face-to-face meetings when that is part of their plan.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michele address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, grief, sleep problems, bipolar and career questions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe Michele's therapeutic style?
Her style is adaptable and client-centred, combining practical techniques and deeper exploration to match each person's needs and goals.
What experience does Michele have?
She has 21 years of experience, including work as a teacher, a school counsellor in an international school, roles with voluntary organisations and private practice.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Michele is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Does Michele work with international clients?
Yes, she does accept international clients as noted in her profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.