Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a UK-based therapist who supports people facing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She works with individuals navigating issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, separation and divorce, domestic violence, and other relational or life transitions. Her approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation and goals.

Michelle recognises how exhausting daily life can feel when anxiety or a diminished sense of self interferes with functioning or relationships. She encourages clients who feel overwhelmed or stuck to take the first step toward change, offering support to explore repeated patterns, process difficult experiences, and identify practical ways to move forward. With three years of professional experience and credentials that reflect recognised standards in counselling and psychotherapy, Michelle combines practical care with collaborative work to help people reclaim a greater sense of purpose and wellbeing.

Clients meet Michelle through a variety of remote formats, and she focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that honours each person’s pace and preferences while working toward achievable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Support Delivered Online

Michelle uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach helps people understand attachment styles, address separation or abandonment concerns, and develop healthier ways of relating to others.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which places the client’s experience at the centre of the process. Through empathetic listening and nonjudgmental dialogue, this approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and building confidence to make meaningful changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey and Michelle treats this as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify the methods that best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as the relationship develops to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy lives and varied needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or other convenient locations and allow sessions to fit around work, family, or medical commitments.