Michelle Lumley, BACP

Michelle Lumley is a BACP counsellor who has practised for three years. She offers a straightforward, person-centred approach and aims to make the first steps into counselling feel manageable. Michelle provides sessions to people aged 18 and over across the United Kingdom and works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties.

Her practice emphasises a trusted working relationship where listening comes first. Michelle uses a mix of humanistic and integrative elements so sessions can be tailored to each person. She often asks curious questions and uses creative tools such as art materials and reflective writing when helpful.

Michelle has experience supporting people with trauma and abuse, bereavement, self-harm, and long-term health issues among other concerns. She also lists ADHD, attachment issues and parenting challenges as areas she addresses. Sessions are reviewed regularly so the work can be adjusted to what’s useful for the individual.

She holds professional liability insurance and attends continuing professional development workshops. Michelle explains how she works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy framework during the first meeting and completes any initial paperwork together with the client.

Michelle describes her style as patient, kind and curious. People looking for a calm, exploratory space to talk through stress, life changes or career crossroads may find her approach suits them.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Michelle draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working alongside elements of cognitive behavioural therapy. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect present feelings and reactions. Client-centred work concentrates on listening and following the client's lead, offering a steady, non-judgemental space to talk. Cognitive behavioural elements look at practical thoughts and behaviours that can be adjusted to ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle will work collaboratively to decide which approach or combination fits a person’s goals and preferences. That plan can change as the work progresses and as new priorities emerge.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during shift work or when regular travel is difficult. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Registered or accredited professionals often use online appointments to help therapy slot into everyday life more easily.