Michelle Lindsay , BACP

Michelle Lindsay is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. She is a BACP member and has four years of practice in the United Kingdom. Michelle aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what is worrying them and to find a clearer way forward.

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person's own experience and values. That means the client leads the conversation and Michelle listens closely to understand their perspective. She also draws on Existential Therapy to help people consider meaning, choice and personal responsibility when life feels uncertain.

Michelle has supported people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, identity and LGBT concerns, and a range of issues from career stress to ADHD-related challenges. She also works with worries about body image, attachment and family of origin problems. Her practice includes talking through difficult emotions such as shame, guilt, anger and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions are offered online and in different formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Michelle uses a collaborative style - she helps people identify goals and practical next steps while respecting their pace and preferences. She encourages small changes that build confidence over time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Michelle aims to support people who want clearer thinking, steadier moods and more workable ways to cope with life changes.

How her approaches work online and in sessions

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard without judgement and following what matters most to the person. In practice that means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person clarify their own goals and next steps. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and general anxiety.

Existential Therapy invites people to look at meaning, responsibility and choice when life feels confusing or empty. It encourages honest conversations about values, losses and difficult decisions and can help with grief, life changes and questions about identity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss options, check what feels helpful, and adjust the way she works to match a person’s needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what the person can manage.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel; phone sessions suit those with less bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera; live chat or text-based messaging works for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady, useful progress.