Michelle Borlesi, BACP

Michelle Borlesi is a BACP-accredited counsellor working in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She begins sessions by listening to each person’s story and looking for strengths to build on. Her style is warm and supportive, and she aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable.

She helps people dealing with stress and anxiety and those recovering from trauma and abuse. Grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and confidence are part of her day-to-day work. Michelle also supports people facing addiction, bipolar mood challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or parenting stresses.

Her practice uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy are combined with client-centred and Jungian ideas. That mix means sessions often include practical thinking exercises, values-focused planning and time to reflect on emotional patterns.

Michelle pays attention to attachment and family dynamics when relevant and works with issues such as codependency, abandonment, anger and communication problems. She also has experience supporting first responders, people dealing with ageing or fatherhood concerns, and those facing forgiveness or control issues.

Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients through the service. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so scheduling and cost can vary with location and therapist availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps towards those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and life changes because it focuses on action rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a practical, problem-solving approach that looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together. It often includes exercises to practise new ways of thinking and coping that can reduce worry and improve mood.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, mood swings and overwhelming feelings by teaching steadying techniques and communication tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and the plan can be changed as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow a quieter setting when you need it, and offer shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these methods effectively in remote work, helping people practice new skills between sessions and apply them to daily life.