- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping tools
- Parenting support
About Michele
Michele Kavanagh is an integrative counsellor who brings a calm, non-judgemental presence to sessions. She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. Michele aims to make the first step feel achievable and speaks plainly so parents can read easily on a phone.
She frames sessions as a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and noticed. Michele listens for what matters and reflects it back so people feel understood. Her way of working focuses on building trust and looking at patterns that affect day-to-day life.
Michele draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. She also uses client-centred work to follow what each person brings and cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits. Trauma-focused and psychodynamic perspectives inform how she understands painful past experiences when relevant.
Typical concerns she addresses include parenting strain, caregiver stress, relationship and communication problems, grief, addiction-related challenges, anger, and difficulties with sleep. Michele also supports people working through divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Her experience includes four years working with these issues in the United Kingdom. Michele holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. To begin, readers are encouraged to consider their immediate needs and what they hope to change before booking a session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and safety in relationships. It can be useful when parents or carers notice repeated patterns of closeness, conflict or worry that affect family life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace; it gives space for people to feel heard and to make decisions about next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with clear, practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change day-to-day habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to agree what feels most helpful, considering goals, life demands and what fits day to day. This conversation is ongoing and can shift as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school runs, work breaks or caregiving duties and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and means practical tools and exercises can be shared in session so they are easy to try between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michele help with?
Michele supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem challenges. She also helps with parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, grief, sleep issues and addiction-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in an integrative way that blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed thinking. Sessions focus on understanding day-to-day patterns and building practical coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That experience is reflected in the range of approaches she uses in sessions.
What credentials does Michele hold and where is she based?
Michele is listed with BACP, shown as BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michele?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.