Michelle Beard, BACP

Michelle Beard is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience and membership in BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists. She offers support to people facing a wide range of concerns, from depression, anxiety, and stress to relationship difficulties, family and blended family challenges, addiction and trauma, as well as issues related to identity, intimacy, and parenting.

Michelle creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She draws on clinical approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people build insight, develop practical coping skills, and move toward more balanced day-to-day living. Her practice also addresses specialised topics including LGBTQ matters, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and challenges around divorce, commitment, and non-monogamous relationships.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and Michelle aims to support and empower each person through that process. Whether someone wants short-term coaching to meet a specific goal or longer-term therapeutic work to process deeper issues, she collaborates with clients to set aims and to adapt approaches to individual needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle Beard works with several evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration - the therapist offers a supportive presence while the client leads the pace and focus of sessions, which is helpful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combines practical techniques and structured reflection to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and behaving, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to help reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings and to improve moment-to-moment coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of Michelle's work. She discusses clients' goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adapts methods so that therapy feels relevant and manageable. Clients can expect to review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to regular support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to continue work while travelling or living abroad, and to maintain continuity when in-person appointments are not possible, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.