Michelle Sewell, BACP

Michelle Sewell practices with an integrative stance that adapts to each person's needs, offering both solution-focused strategies and opportunities to explore past experiences for deeper understanding. She frames therapy as a collaborative process rather than something done to a client, emphasising partnership and shared responsibility for change. Michelle aims to create an accepting, non-judgmental space where individuals can reflect on their life - past and present - and build the clarity and confidence needed to move forward.

With 4 years of experience working with both adults and children, Michelle has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship concerns. Her approach is tailored to the individual, whether the client seeks practical coping tools or a chance to examine longstanding patterns. Michelle holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to recognised professional standards. Clients who work with her can expect a supportive environment focused on understanding, growth and practical steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Michelle Sewell draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on offering a warm, accepting environment where a person is encouraged to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace - useful for building self-understanding and confidence. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to introduce practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress and mood-related difficulties. In addition, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples understand and shift emotional responses to improve connection and resolve relationship tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. That shared decision-making helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts via live chat or text-based messaging can complement longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and allow registered professionals like Michelle to support clients in a way that suits their lifestyle and access needs.