Michelle Emsley

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT techniques
• Grief and loss

About Michelle

Michelle Emsley works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes using person-centred listening alongside practical cognitive work. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of professional experience.

She offers straightforward one-to-one counselling where the client’s perspective is central. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what matters to the client, and small steps that make daily life easier. She uses client-centred methods to help people talk through concerns and feel understood.

Michelle also uses cognitive behavioural approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. That work looks at patterns that get in the way and helps people practise clearer thinking and different responses. Solution-focused techniques are used to spot practical changes and build on existing strengths.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas, including issues around abandonment, blended families, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, alcohol and drug difficulties, communication problems, and family of origin matters. Sessions aim to be pragmatic and conversational, with tools introduced as needed.

Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that balances listening with practical strategies. Michelle works in English and bases her practice in the United Kingdom. She does not currently accept international clients.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in ways that aim to be practical and easy to understand. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take action that fits those values, which can be useful for coping with change, grief and persistent worry. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and introduces straightforward exercises to test and shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as sessions progress to better match the client’s needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or letting someone choose whether to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, often find online work helps maintain continuity of care while keeping therapy practical for daily routines.

Topics Michelle lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michelle

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety through talking therapies and practical cognitive tools.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques.

How long has she practised?

She has seven years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is she accredited and where does she work?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK have sessions?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.