- Client-centred approach
- Goal-focused work
- English sessions
About Michelle
Michelle Saunders is a counsellor who uses a person-centred style to help people untangle everyday struggles. She holds the NCPS credential and has six years of counselling experience. Her approach aims to make conversations feel straightforward and non-judgemental. Michelle encourages small steps toward clearer thinking and more confidence.
Before moving into counselling work she spent many years in health care, including nurseries, A&E and intensive care. That background informs a practical outlook and an understanding of how stress and health concerns affect daily life. She has worked directly with people managing type 1 diabetes and related emotional challenges.
Michelle commonly supports people facing anxiety, depression, anger and low self-esteem. She also helps those coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue. Financial and money worries are among the life stressors she recognises and can talk through in sessions.
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what a person needs in the moment. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help with change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented, matched to what each person wants to work on.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle works from the United Kingdom. She does not accept international clients. To begin, people are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what is said, helping people feel understood and clearer about their next steps. This approach can be useful when discussing stress, relationship concerns or life transitions.Motivational Interviewing is a short, change-focused way of working. It helps people weigh up reasons for change and find personal motivation. It can be helpful for issues like reducing substance use, building healthier routines or tackling low motivation.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks forward and sets practical goals. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and what is already working for the person. This can suit people who want structured, action-oriented work alongside conversational support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss options with the person and decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work after a health event or when day-to-day routines change.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus grief, intimacy and compassion fatigue. Money and financial worries are also listed among the life stressors she can discuss.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is person-centred, focusing on listening and responding to each person. She combines this with motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to support change and practical goals.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience and many earlier years working in healthcare settings such as nurseries, A&E and intensive care.
Where is Michelle based and how is she credentialed?
She works from the United Kingdom and is listed with the NCPS credential as provided in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Michelle?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.