Michelle Rutter, BACP

Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in a small town in the United Kingdom. She has supported many people coping with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and ADHD, and has worked with individuals who have experienced physical and emotional trauma.

Her practice is grounded in person-centred principles that encourage openness, honesty, and a sense of being heard. Michelle aims to offer a space marked by compassion, sensitivity and respect, treating each person with equality while recognising their individuality and unique needs. She blends person-centred and humanistic ideas with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods so that conversations and care plans can be adapted to each client’s circumstances.

Michelle holds BACP membership, which identifies her connection to the main UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. She understands that reaching out for support takes courage and offers practical, empathetic guidance for those ready to take steps toward positive change. Michelle looks forward to working with new clients and supporting them on their journey toward a more fulfilling way of living.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Michelle uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work, offering empathy and non-judgemental listening so clients can explore their concerns and find their own solutions; this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is handled collaboratively. Michelle will discuss options with each client, taking into account their goals, preferences and current challenges, and will adapt methods so the work feels appropriate and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose formats that fit their schedules and communication styles, making it easier to attend sessions from different locations and maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or changing.