Michelle Dunne , BACP

Michelle Dunne is a counsellor who works from a Person-Centred approach. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, sleep or eating problems, and issues around self-esteem.

Michelle aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions are described simply and practically so people know what to expect. She emphasises being listened to and feeling accepted while deciding on the next steps together.

Her background includes roles supporting people through crisis, trauma and sudden bereavement. Those experiences inform her grief work and make her comfortable holding difficult emotions as they arise. Michelle also has personal insight as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and welcomes neurodivergent perspectives.

Michelle has training in motivational interviewing and draws on client-centred counselling skills to help people explore choices and find motivation for change. She works with a wide range of life challenges including parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation, and career questions.

Outside of practice she enjoys walking, travelling and caring for her three dogs. She approaches therapy with warmth and patience and aims to help people feel understood and more able to move forward in their lives.

Client-centred care and motivational interviewing online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and accepted. The counsellor offers empathy and genuine listening so people can explore feelings at their own pace. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, grief and struggles with self-worth.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of finding motivation to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help people identify goals and consider practical steps. It can be useful for issues like addictions, procrastination and making lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss the aims, try different ways of working, and agree what feels most helpful. The style and pace are adjusted together to match each person's needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for a full conversational session, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or times when writing feels more natural. These options give flexible access to sessions around work, caregiving and travel commitments, helping people fit therapy into their daily life.