Michelle McAllister

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Michelle

Michelle McAllister works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression using a person-centred style that adapts to each individual. She is registered with NCPS and has four years of professional experience in the UK.

She shapes conversations around what matters to the client. Sessions aim to identify immediate concerns and practical steps a person can try between meetings. Michelle draws on client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Her background includes supporting people through loss and major life changes. She also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties with communication and control.

Michelle uses elements of psychodynamic thinking to look at repeating patterns from past relationships when people want deeper understanding. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track progress in manageable steps.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Michelle explains the way she works at the start of therapy, and she and the client agree on aims and methods together before moving forward.

How her approaches are used in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help a person make sense of their feelings and choices. It is useful for emotional concerns such as low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, stress and mood problems by setting small experiments and helpful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will talk with the client about goals and preferences and agree which methods to try. Choices are reviewed and adapted as work progresses so the approach fits the person’s needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family and daily commitments, and it can reduce travel time. Different formats may suit different needs - for example, brief telephone check-ins when internet bandwidth is limited, or video meetings for more interactive work - and the counsellor will discuss practical arrangements when setting up sessions.

Topics Michelle lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michelle

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as primary areas she works with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred counselling alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques.

How long has she been practising?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

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 start working with her?

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