Michelle Reid, BACP

Michelle Reid is a United Kingdom based therapist with 10 years of professional experience and accreditation with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and adjustment to life changes. Her practice also addresses a wide range of specific struggles including attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment difficulties, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, and the impact of domestic violence.

Michelle frames therapy around each person’s expertise in their own life, helping clients to identify strengths and resources that support change. She combines practical, evidence-based techniques with attentive listening to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and gain clearer perspectives on recurring patterns. Whether the aim is to reduce anxious patterns, repair communication, or navigate a separation, she focuses on collaborative planning and measurable progress.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Michelle acknowledges the courage it takes to start. She aims to create a welcoming environment where people feel supported to explore challenges, develop resilience, and work toward goals at a manageable pace.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Online

Michelle Reid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that explore patterns of thinking and behavior to help reduce persistent anxiety and unhelpful reactions. This approach helps clients identify how thoughts influence feelings and actions and supports the development of more helpful thinking and coping strategies.

She also applies skills-focused work that teaches practical tools for managing stress, improving communication, and building self-esteem. These strategies are useful for day-to-day coping as well as for addressing relationship and family challenges. In addition, Michelle draws on attachment-informed ideas when working with abandonment and attachment issues to help clients understand relationship patterns and build more secure connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Michelle collaborates with each person to find what fits best. Together the client and therapist will consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances to shape a tailored plan.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access support from home or work and to continue work between sessions when needed.