Michelle Taylor , BACP

Deciding to seek support can feel daunting, and Michelle Taylor understands how many questions can come up before a first session. She focuses on making that initial step more navigable by ensuring people feel heard and by answering questions as they explore their options together.

Working as a person-centred counsellor, Michelle moves at a pace that suits each individual, offering both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on what is needed. She emphasizes that the client remains in control of how therapy develops, and she supports people to take the lead in shaping their progress. Her practice is grounded in empathy and non-judgemental listening, creating space to examine thoughts and feelings and to develop more effective ways of managing them.

Michelle believes that with the right tools and a trusting therapeutic relationship, personal growth is possible. She brings over 11 years of experience working with adults from a variety of backgrounds, with particular experience supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse and those coping with bereavement. Michelle is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her connection to professional standards in counselling practice.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy places the person seeking help at the heart of the process. It emphasizes empathic listening, acceptance, and supporting clients to explore their feelings at a comfortable pace. This approach is well suited to people dealing with stress, relationship issues, grief, and the aftermath of abuse because it prioritizes the client’s own goals and timing.

Person-centred practice in Michelle Taylor's work involves creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can safely examine difficult thoughts and emotions. The focus is on helping clients build self-understanding and find their own ways forward rather than prescribing solutions, which can be particularly helpful for those facing complex life changes or trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the way sessions are carried out as the work evolves.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call or phone, and live chat or text-based messaging provide additional options for communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, supporting continuity and convenience in care.