Michelle Lindsay, BACP

Michelle Lindsay is a counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about things like stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood and relationship worries. She believes people carry strengths and can work with them to find a way forward.

Her practice draws mainly on person-centred work and existential ideas. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on helping them make sense of difficult life events. She pays attention to the relationship in the room and listens for what a client needs most in that moment.

Michelle has four years of experience working in both independent practice and community settings. She has helped people with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, grief, identity issues such as gender dysphoria, ADHD-related challenges, and problems with self-esteem. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving burdens and career pressures.

Her way of working is collaborative and straightforward. She asks questions, reflects back what she hears, and gently challenges when needed to help people consider new options. The aim is to find practical steps that fit each person’s life and values.

Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in the United Kingdom. People who want to begin are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

How person-centred and existential work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the session. It involves listening carefully, reflecting back what is heard, and helping people build on their own strengths. This approach can help with doubts about identity, low self-esteem and the everyday stress of decision-making.

Existential Therapy focuses on meaning, choice and facing life’s limits. It encourages people to look at values, responsibility and the sources of grief or emptiness in their lives. This can be useful for those dealing with major life changes, questions of purpose or feelings of isolation.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas and techniques feel most helpful. Together they will explore goals, try different approaches and adjust the plan as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm what is offered. Many people find online work helps fit counselling into a busy life, makes it easier to keep regular appointments and reduces travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you in shaping sessions that suit your day-to-day routine and therapeutic aims.