Michelle King, BACP

Michelle King is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor who supports adolescents and adults managing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviours and neurodivergence. She offers one-to-one counselling tailored to each person, providing either short-term or longer-term work depending on individual circumstances and goals.

Clients come to Michelle for many reasons - because they are in acute distress, needing help processing a loss or traumatic event, or because they feel uncertain about the direction of their life. In her role she aims to help people move through these difficulties toward a clearer sense of perspective and purpose, combining empathy with careful therapeutic guidance.

Her practice is rooted in a person-centred approach that places the client at the heart of the process. That foundation is often complemented by creative therapy techniques and strategy-based talking work, so sessions may include expressive activities as well as structured problem solving. Michelle explores past experiences when helpful to understand how earlier relationships and events shape current behaviour and connections.

She believes in the value of being listened to without judgement and in the possibility of healing, growth and renewed direction through counselling. Michelle is a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and welcomes enquiries from people seeking thoughtful, respectful therapeutic support.

Person-Centred and Creative Methods for Online Support

Michelle King commonly works from a person-centred framework, which emphasises empathic listening and creating a therapeutic space where a person can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, grief and navigating life changes by focusing on the client’s own priorities and resources.

She also integrates creative therapy techniques, using expressive activities to access emotions and stories that can be hard to reach through talking alone. These methods can be particularly helpful for processing trauma, understanding attachment patterns, and supporting people who are neurodivergent or have difficulty with traditional verbal approaches.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists believe this flexibility improves engagement and outcomes.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical benefits such as greater scheduling flexibility, easier access for those in remote areas or with mobility limits, and continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. These options make it possible to receive consistent therapeutic support in ways that suit a client’s life and needs.