Michele Kavanagh , BACP

Michele Kavanagh is an integrative counsellor who works within a clear ethical framework to provide empathic, non-judgmental support. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and draws on a blend of approaches to meet each client’s needs. Michele has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, relationship and family difficulties, anger and motivation, and issues related to trauma and abuse.

In sessions she focuses on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. Michele aims not just to listen but to genuinely understand each person’s perspective, meeting them with compassion and acceptance. She works collaboratively with clients to explore challenges such as coping with life changes, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, addiction, and career-related pressures.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Michele acknowledges that decision with respect. Her style emphasizes being seen and heard as clients work toward clearer understanding and practical ways to manage the difficulties they bring.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships influence emotional patterns. It helps people explore how they connect with others and can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment-related anxiety.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective is prioritized. This approach supports people working through self-esteem, life transitions, grief, and the emotional impact of stress by fostering understanding and self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and motivation struggles. It often includes skills and exercises that clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match each person’s situation.

Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, access from different locations within the United Kingdom, and multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and communication style.