Michelle Beard, BACP

Michelle Beard meets people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She writes simply and listens closely so clients can talk about anxiety, depression, relationship worries, gender identity concerns and other painful issues. Michelle aims to make beginning therapy feel calm and straightforward for someone reading on a phone.

She offers a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings are noticed and reflected back. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. That can include looking at thought patterns, building small coping skills, or using mindful awareness to reduce stress.

Michelle has seven years of experience working in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and self-harm. She also helps with work stress, career choices and compassion fatigue.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing, alongside mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to suit each person rather than following a single script.

Sessions are carried out in English and Michelle accepts international clients. Costs are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space. The therapist reflects what is shared and helps people find their own answers, which can be useful for relationship worries, identity questions and low mood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. It breaks concerns into small steps and builds practical tools to manage anxiety, compulsions, low mood and unhelpful routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices so people can relate differently to stress and overwhelming emotions. It is often used alongside talking therapy to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will listen to each person’s needs and goals, then discuss which methods to try and how to adapt them. Choices are reviewed as therapy progresses so work stays relevant and useful.

For practicalities, confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can also adjust exercises and homework to suit an online rhythm and everyday life.