Michelle Thomas, NCPS

Michelle Thomas is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with seven years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works in a warm, friendly manner and focuses on what each person brings to the room. Sessions are tailored to the individual and aimed at building practical tools for everyday life.

Her work combines several approaches so she can meet different needs. Michelle uses client-centred methods to listen and create a trusting space. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

People consult her for stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She supports those dealing with addictions, body image and self-esteem problems. Grief, trauma and sleep difficulties are also within her practice focus.

Michelle lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress. She also notes experience with BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, chronic pain and co-morbidity concerns.

She works collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps. Sessions emphasise clear strategies, emotional understanding and skills people can use between meetings. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and match to a schedule that suits them.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard, clarify goals and build confidence to make changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and develop new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit those aims. Choices about techniques are made together and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of methods online that mirror in-person work, helping clients learn skills and track progress while balancing therapy with everyday life.