Counsellor profile
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 21 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and relationships
Continue with MicheleAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (176457)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English, French
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Michele supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Speaks English and French
About Michele
BACP. 21 years' experience. Michele Junges-Stainthorpe works with adults and accepts international clients. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder and sleep difficulties, among other concerns. Sessions may also address intimacy, anger, self-esteem and career issues.
Michele uses a mix of talking therapies and practical methods. She draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic ideas, and also offers hypnotherapy. In sessions she aims to identify longstanding patterns and help people find workable ways to manage day-to-day problems.
Her background includes work as a teacher and as a school counsellor in an international school, plus roles with private companies and voluntary organisations. She holds a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5) from South Tyneside College. She also has a BA (hons) in French, Russian and Politics.
Michele is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown above as BACP. She offers sessions in English and French and has some knowledge of Russian and German.
People who want to start are asked to use the platform button to see online counselling options and complete a short matching questionnaire. That process leads to scheduling a first session where practical goals and preferred ways of working are agreed.
How Michele’s approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can describe what matters and decide on next steps; this approach suits emotional issues and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small practical changes to relieve anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can help with anger, relationship strains and self-regulation difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss various methods and agree a plan that fits the person’s goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use video or phone formats, so check the available choices when you arrange a first session.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar and sleep problems, among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy and DBT-informed approaches, and may use hypnotherapy or psychodynamic ideas where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years' experience working in counselling and related roles including school counselling and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French; she also has some knowledge of Russian and German.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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