Michelle Copley

Michelle Copley is a BACP counsellor who works with people facing anger, stress and anxiety. She explains things in plain language and aims to make starting therapy straightforward and approachable. Michelle offers a warm, collaborative style that puts the person’s experience first.

She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Michelle listens to what a person is facing, then chooses techniques that fit their needs. That means sessions can include talking, learning new skills, and practical ways to handle feelings and situations.

Michelle has practised since 2011 and brings twelve years of experience to her work. She has supported people coping with grief, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, depression and self-harm. She also helps with parenting strains, sleeping problems, ADHD and career stress.

Sessions are conversational and psycho-educational. Michelle will ask about what is happening, help someone make sense of it, and teach tools they can use between sessions. The focus is on understanding patterns and trying different ways to respond to them.

All work is carried out online following Michelle's shift to remote practice since Covid. She aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people feel heard. If someone wants to explore anger or any of the other concerns listed, Michelle will help them build a plan suited to their goals and circumstances.

How Michelle uses different therapy styles online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist creates a non-judgemental space and follows the person's lead, which can help with feelings of anger, low mood and relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, depression and managing stress.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions or impulsive behaviour make life feel out of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.

Michelle provides therapy online, and this can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life. Please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make shorter check-ins possible and allow people to join from familiar surroundings at a convenient time. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often find these practical benefits help people maintain consistency with their work.