Michelle King, BACP

Michelle King is a UK counsellor with 17 years of professional experience and a BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, and difficulties with self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, and mood disorders. Michelle has experience working with addiction, motivation, and helping clients cope with life changes.

Her approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each personâs individual needs. Michelle emphasises a collaborative process that recognises how taking the first step toward support can require courage, and she aims to meet clients where they are while tailoring care to their personal goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Michelle King combines well-established therapies to address emotional and relational difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence present-day connections, which can be helpful for abandonment concerns, attachment issues, and difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy places the clientâs experience and goals at the heart of sessions, using empathic listening and collaboration to build self-esteem, confidence, and a clearer sense of personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or limited mobility situations. These options provide flexibility in timing and location, allowing clients to access consistent support without the need to travel, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.