Michelle Lindsay

Michelle Lindsay is a counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns, and also supports those dealing with trauma, anger and questions around identity. Her manner is warm and respectful, and she aims to make first steps feel manageable.

She draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy, within a relational, humanistic approach. That means sessions focus on the person in front of her, their values and the choices they face. Michelle listens actively and helps clients name what matters to them and what gets in the way.

Her practice covers a broad range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, parenting pressures, career difficulties and neurodiversity-related issues. She also works with people navigating life transitions, chronic health challenges and questions about gender and sexuality. Sessions aim to clarify what a better-quality life could look like, one step at a time.

Michelle has four years of experience working in both community settings and private practice across the United Kingdom. She uses what each person brings to the room to shape the way she works, adapting her style to meet practical needs and preferences. Her BACP registration is shown as BACP.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Michelle supports people who want a collaborative space to think, feel and plan for change.

How Client-Centred and Existential Ideas Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and accepted. It helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and make changes at their own pace. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Existential Therapy examines life choices, meaning and personal responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty or unsure about direction, and can be useful for anxiety, grief and career uncertainty. Both approaches place the person's values and decisions at the centre of the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will work collaboratively to decide which ideas feel most helpful for each person. She adapts her way of working to match the client's goals and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity during transitions, making the work more practical to maintain alongside everyday responsibilities.