Michelle Corrigan, BACP

Michelle Corrigan is an integrative counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective, focusing on the here and now to explore what has brought someone to this point. She offers a warm, interactive style and treats each person as an individual, combining verbal dialogue with occasional energetic methods to support different ways of processing experience.

Clients work collaboratively with Michelle to explore what is on their mind, identify blocks to growth, and develop practical steps for moving forward and implementing change. She pays attention to both the outer world of events and relationships and the inner world of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, recognising how the body can hold stress and affect wellbeing.

Her practice is integrative, rooted in person-centred and humanistic theories and informed by Gestalt practice. She also draws on experience in yoga and shamanic approaches when a creative, tailored method suits a person�s needs. Michelle is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Michelle supports people facing issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, addictions, and challenges around self-esteem and parenting. She aims to hold space, empower clients, and support the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Michelle often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects understanding and empathy. This approach helps people facing life transitions, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns find their own solutions.

She also integrates attachment-based therapy to explore patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. This can be especially helpful for people dealing with abandonment, commitment issues, or difficulties in close relationships.

Finally, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options increase accessibility for clients who prefer to meet from home, have mobility constraints, or need more flexible timing, while allowing registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, client-focused care.