Michelle Preston

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Attachment issues

About Michelle

Michelle Preston works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression using a mix of evidence-informed approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to help people cope with life changes and relationship strain. Michelle is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience.

She prioritises clear, straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. That might include noticing unhelpful thought patterns, trying small behavioural experiments, or developing skills for emotional regulation.

Michelle also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns. She helps people understand how early connections can affect how they relate now. That work is used to make sense of issues such as abandonment, codependency and communication problems.

For people with obsessive or repetitive behaviours, social anxiety or trichotillomania, sessions combine practical strategies with longer term reflection. Workplace stress and coping with life transitions are addressed through problem-focused planning and skills practice.

Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for adults. Michelle asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and to schedule an initial appointment to discuss goals and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, and choosing actions that reflect personal values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life-change issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms such as low mood or obsessive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and can help with abandonment, communication problems and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can be useful for fitting counselling into a busy life, as they reduce travel time and can be easier to schedule around work or family commitments. They also allow for brief check-ins that may be shorter than a full face-to-face appointment. Ask about available formats when you arrange the first session so practical arrangements suit your routine.

Topics Michelle lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Trichotillomania
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michelle

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and social phobia are listed areas of focus, including social anxiety and phobia.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches.

What experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with stress, grief, self-esteem and depression.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with 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 model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

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