Michelle Allard, BACP

Michelle Allard helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, anger and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with addictions, intimacy concerns, body image and self-esteem. Michelle works with people who are coping with life changes and trauma and abuse. She uses straightforward, calm guidance to help people find practical ways forward.

Michelle uses a flexible approach rather than one fixed method. She draws on attachment-focused ideas, client-centred listening, and cognitive behavioural tools to suit each person’s needs. Sessions aim to unpick how past experiences affect present feelings and patterns. The work can include practical exercises, reflective discussion, and planning small steps between sessions.

Her style is patient and collaborative. Michelle emphasises a steady, respectful relationship where people can feel heard and accepted. She offers both short-term focused work and longer-term support, moving at the person’s pace.

Michelle holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP in her credentials. She has four years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are billed through a cancellable subscription. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches work online

Michelle draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when people notice repeated difficulties in trust, closeness or emotional reactions. Attachment work often focuses on improving connection and recognising long-held patterns.

She also uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and understanding. Sessions using this approach give people space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and supports their choices. This method is useful for building confidence and finding personal meaning in difficult experiences.

Finally, cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. CBT often includes small experiments and strategies to change mood, sleep, eating or anxiety symptoms. Together these approaches give both emotional understanding and hands-on tools.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. Michelle collaborates with each person to choose which approach or combination suits their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video helps when visual contact matters, phone works well for lower bandwidth or quick check-ins, chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.