Profile / United Kingdom
Michelle Beard, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship issues)
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Beard is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people who bring concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, LGBT issues, stress, addiction and grief. Michelle also helps with self-esteem, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, and other life changes.
She uses straightforward talking and practical techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears among her approaches, and she pairs this with client-centred listening and mindfulness practices. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolbox for people who want to make a change but feel stuck.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps and small experiments people can try between meetings. That can mean noticing thought patterns, testing out different reactions, or practising short mindfulness exercises. Sessions are aimed at producing concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Michelle’s experience includes work with trauma, intimacy issues, obsessive thoughts, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD and complex relationship situations. She has also supported people dealing with shame, infidelity, domestic violence and non-monogamous relationship difficulties. The emphasis is on practical coping and problem-solving rather than labels or judgement.
People who choose her often want a therapist who uses structured techniques alongside listening. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to match and arrange an initial session and confirm current session options before booking.
How Michelle applies CBT, client-centred and mindfulness work online
Michelle blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centred listening and mindfulness practices into online sessions. CBT helps by identifying patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood and testing small, practical changes. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without directing the agenda so the person sets the immediate focus. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep or stress management.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Michelle will discuss goals and preferences in early meetings and suggest a combination of techniques. Together they will review how methods are working and adjust the plan as needed to suit the client’s aims.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins between in-person appointments. If someone needs a less visual option or a brief contact at work, there are practical alternatives to discuss when arranging sessions with a registered or accredited professional.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT-related concerns, addiction, grief and a range of life changes listed on her profile.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through short experiments between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and uses multiple practical approaches to support clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as stated on the profile.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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