Michelle Lumley, BACP

Michelle Lumley is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers counselling for adults and aims to make the first steps straightforward. Michelle keeps information short and clear so clients can decide if she might be the right fit.

Michelle works online and face to face and has three years of experience. She describes her way of working as humanistic and person-centred, concentrating on building a trusting relationship. She listens, asks curious questions and checks in regularly to see how the work is progressing.

Her practice draws on a range of therapeutic ideas so sessions can be tailored to what each person needs. She uses creative activities such as art materials and reflective writing when that might help someone express things they find hard to say. These options are offered alongside conversational work.

Michelle has supported people with common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief and stress. She also works with more specific issues listed in her profile such as trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on need.

New clients complete an initial exploratory session where paperwork and the working agreement are discussed together. Michelle will talk about how she works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy framework and agree goals at a pace that suits the client.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early patterns influence current connections. In brief sessions this can help when trust and closeness are difficult, or when people notice repeated hurtful patterns in relationships.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and helps someone make sense of their experience. This suits people who need time and a steady space to find their own answers.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep or behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and make decisions together based on the person's goals, needs and style of working. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work develops.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing sessions around shift work. It also lets someone use a quieter space at home and choose formats that suit concentration or comfort. Please confirm the exact session options available before booking so arrangements match your practical needs.