Michaela Probert, BACP

Michaela Probert is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and a wide range of life changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental approach that focuses on listening deeply and creating space for clients to explore what feels difficult or unclear in their lives.

Working in an integrative way, Michaela draws on methods from Gestalt, Person-centred, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic theory to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. This flexibility lets her combine reflective conversation with practical techniques so clients can build coping skills, reconnect with their inner strengths and work toward clearer goals.

Her practice emphasises compassion, curiosity and collaboration. Rather than giving directive advice, she supports self-exploration and helps people develop new perspectives and strategies for managing daily challenges. Whether someone is seeking better ways to manage current difficulties or is looking for deeper meaning and personal growth, Michaela offers a supportive process designed to help people move forward with renewed confidence and practical tools for coping.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward what matters. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood and helps people build psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and how those early and ongoing bonds shape current connections. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, abandonment or attachment concerns and for rebuilding more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening, genuine acceptance and supporting the person’s own capacity for self-directed growth. It is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions and creating a safe space to process feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michaela will work collaboratively with each person to find the methods that fit their goals, needs and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - sessions can fit around work, family commitments and mobility needs. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, check in between meetings and access support from wherever the client is located within the United Kingdom, while working with registered professionals and therapists who tailor their work to each individual.