Michelle Lumley , BACP

Michelle Lumley is a counsellor who provides online and face-to-face sessions across the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and draws on several approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Michelle aims to make first contact simple and straightforward so people can decide if the fit feels right.

Her practice focuses on building a trusting relationship. She listens, asks curious questions and avoids judgement. That way she helps people name what feels hard and work out small, practical steps forward.

Michelle uses creative options such as reflective writing and art materials when these methods help people communicate things that are hard to say. She keeps therapy flexible, offering short-term work or longer-term support depending on individual needs.

She works with adults aged 18 and over and offers flexible appointment times to fit shift patterns. Online sessions reach people throughout the UK, while in-person meetings are also available where arranged.

Michelle regularly reviews progress with clients so the work stays relevant. She also attends ongoing professional development and carries professional liability insurance. Her style is patient, kind and curious, aiming to help people address issues at their own pace.

How online therapy and therapeutic approaches work together

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness and fear of abandonment, and can be useful for relationship or attachment concerns.

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace, which is helpful when someone needs a steady, respectful space to make sense of things.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go, adapting the plan if needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties and changing schedules.