Michelle Corrigan, BACP

Michelle Corrigan offers calm, person-centred counselling for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out. She speaks plainly and listens closely, helping clients name what is happening and find practical ways to move forward. Michelle aims to create a warm, interactive space where people feel seen and supported as they make changes.

Sessions focus on what is happening now and the factors that led there. Michelle pays attention to both external stresses and inner experience - thoughts, feelings and how stress shows up in the body. Dialogue is mainly verbal but she sometimes uses creative or energy-based methods when appropriate.

Her background is integrative, rooted in person-centred and humanistic ideas. She draws on Gestalt practice and has experience with yoga and shamanic approaches, combining these with talking therapy to match each person’s needs. Michelle is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP.

People contact her about many difficulties, from anxiety and depression to grief, relationship issues and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, body image and caregiver stress among other concerns. Sessions are delivered with attention to individuality and personal pace.

Michelle has six years’ experience working in counselling. She encourages small, achievable steps and helps clients build ways to implement change. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the initial steps and offers steady support along the way.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional reactions. In practice this means noticing patterns of closeness and distance, and learning new ways to feel safe in relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and pace, offering acceptance and listening so people can find their own solutions. It suits those who need time to make sense of their feelings and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and tests small changes to shift mood and functioning; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss options and adapt methods to match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing sessions during work breaks. It can also suit people who prefer a quieter setting or shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.