Michelle Taylor , BACP

Michelle Taylor uses a client-centred approach that aims to put the person in charge of their own progress. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so people can say what matters to them. Michelle works at a pace that suits each individual and offers both short-term and longer-term support.

She helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, and challenges connected to addiction and eating or sleeping difficulties. Intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem and career-related worries are also areas she addresses.

Michelle has 11 years of experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds. Much of her work has involved supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse and those facing end-of-life and bereavement issues. Her background gives her familiarity with complex emotional situations and crises.

In sessions she aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can explore difficult feelings and begin to make sense of them. Conversations focus on what the person brings, not on fitting them to a model. The goal is clearer understanding and practical ways to cope day to day.

She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. Michelle works from the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English.

Client-centred care online and how it helps

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and allowing the person to guide the pace and content of sessions. It helps people who need a non-judgemental space to talk through feelings such as grief, anxiety, depression or the impact of trauma.

In practice this means the therapist reflects what the person says, asks gentle questions and supports them to find their own answers. That approach can help with issues like relationship concerns, addiction, anger and self-esteem by building understanding and confidence over time.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Michelle will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on a person's goals and preferences. She adjusts the pace and check-ins so the work fits the individual's needs rather than sticking rigidly to one method.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when seeing facial expression helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Messaging and live chat suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit around work, caring duties and daily life.