- Sleep and rest
- Client-centred
- Mindfulness informed
About Michelle
Michelle Beard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people sleep better and cope with day-to-day struggles. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about anxiety, depression, relationship worries, or difficulties with sleep and rest. Michelle uses practical conversation and gentle direction to help people make small, manageable changes.
She draws on seven years of experience and works from approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her tailor sessions to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions are centred on the person’s goals and paced to suit them.
Michelle often helps with common concerns such as stress, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addiction and problems with intimacy. She also supports people facing complex situations like bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, and difficulties linked to gender dysphoria. Sleeping and rest issues are included among the areas she addresses.
Her practice uses the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration shown as BACP. Sessions are carried out in English and clients from other countries may be accepted. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Michelle will then be scheduled according to therapist availability and the match process.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Michelle uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person. That means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping people set goals that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers structured ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments to change sleep, mood or routine. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention back to the present, with short practices that can reduce rumination and support better rest.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Michelle will talk through what has worked before and what feels doable now. Together they will try out methods and adjust the plan so it matches the person’s goals, pace and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or letting someone choose a quieter time of day. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote sessions help people maintain continuity of care when routines change, while still using practical CBT exercises and mindfulness practices during the session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep difficulties among other concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness when useful.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What accreditation does Michelle hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check the matching process for any region-specific details before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Michelle?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.