Counsellor profile
Michelle Preston, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and relationships
Continue with MichelleAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (395891)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Michelle supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Michelle
BACP. 5 years of experience. Michelle Preston works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people coping with life changes and relationship or family concerns. She offers counselling in English from the United Kingdom.
Michelle describes her way of working as open and client-centred. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide sessions. In practice this can mean looking at patterns of thinking, building coping skills, and exploring relational and attachment issues.
Sessions typically focus on practical steps people can take between meetings. Michelle helps clients identify manageable goals and skills to try in everyday life. She discusses reactions, beliefs and behaviours and works with clients to notice what is holding them back.
The counsellor is experienced supporting people with specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication problems, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, social anxiety and phobias, trichotillomania and workplace difficulties. These are addressed through the therapeutic approaches listed above.
Michelle aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk through difficult feelings. To get started she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then arrange a first session to discuss goals and practical next steps.
How Michelle uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on meaningful values and actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and workplace stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships affect current patterns in close relationships and communication. It can help when abandonment, attachment issues or relationship problems are a focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can include skills practise, reflection and short tasks to try between meetings.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and removing travel time. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to work therapeutic activities into daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and difficulties coping with life changes, relationships and family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes a client-centred approach and uses methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling and related support roles.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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