- Person-centred care
- Practical coping steps
- Support for sleep
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and sleep concerns. Michelle also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions are focused on listening first and then working out practical steps together. She aims to make each person feel heard, treated with respect, and understood as an individual.
Michelle combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and elements drawn from emotion-focused and dialectical approaches. That means conversations may include exploring current thoughts and habits, noticing emotions, and practising new ways of responding to difficult situations. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
She has six years of experience and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Michelle has worked with people affected by trauma, long-term health conditions, caregiving stress, and a wide range of life transitions.
Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Michelle can help people build coping strategies for sleep, manage anxiety, and plan small changes that fit day-to-day life. She encourages gentle progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy as core influences in her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, sleep worries and motivation. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and safe to talk through personal challenges; it is helpful for grief, relationship issues and low self-esteem.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how each approach might help. Together they will try methods that suit the person and adapt as progress is made, making decisions collaboratively about what feels most useful.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, save travelling time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. It also lets people use therapy from different locations if they are living or travelling abroad, which can help keep continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and sleep difficulties, among many other concerns.
What is Michelle's therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural and emotion-focused approaches to help with thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How long has Michelle been practising?
She has six years of experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, chronic illness, caregiving stress and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.