- Goal focused
- Practical tools
- Hypnotherapy available
About Michelle
Michelle Robinson-Hayes is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist who helps people struggling with sleep, stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She is BACP, which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Michelle draws on ten years of practice and practical experience to provide calm, straightforward support.
She listens without judgement and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions often focus on simple tools for better sleep, coping with change, and reducing anxiety day to day. Michelle also uses hypnotherapy when clients want a different route to shift habits and thought patterns.
Michelle trained and practised as a counsellor and hypnotherapist and has run her own service, The Listening Tree, for over eight years. She has delivered training and coaching, and supervised other counsellors. Much of her earlier career was in senior corporate management, which shaped her practical, goal-focused style.
Her background includes substantial bereavement work and volunteering with CRUSE, where she completed more than 150 placement hours. She has recorded over 1,000 counselling hours and 500 hours of hypnotherapy practice. Those experiences inform how she supports people through grief and loss.
Michelle works with a wide range of concerns including sleep, addiction, ADHD, trauma, eating issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue. She aims to make therapy accessible and usually blends talking therapies with mindfulness and motivational approaches to suit each person.
Clients who like clear steps and practical techniques will find her approach direct and encouraging. She encourages people to set SMART-style goals and keeps sessions focused on what the person wants to change.
Approaches that can help with sleep and daily coping
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their current concerns at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens and reflects back what matters most, helping people find their own solutions and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns that can keep sleep and anxiety problems going.Hypnotherapy offers an alternative route that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help shift habits and reduce anxiety. It can be useful for people who want a different way to work on sleep routines, cravings or strong reactions. Michelle blends these methods to match what a person finds most useful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and try techniques together to see what fits the person’s goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape sessions around what actually helps the individual make changes.
Session logistics vary by practitioner, and the biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to continue work if they are living abroad or need more flexible scheduling.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michelle help with?
She supports people with sleep and rest problems, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship concerns and a wide range of other issues listed in her specialities.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Michelle combines a straightforward, goal-focused approach with listening and empathy. She uses practical steps, gentle hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience, over 1,000 hours of counselling and 500 hours of hypnotherapy, plus many years of management and training work.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.