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Michele Kavanagh, BACP

Calm practical support for stress and anxiety

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Michele

Michele Kavanagh is a BACP counsellor who focuses on practical support for stress and anxiety. She offers calm, non-judgemental listening and aims to help people feel understood. Michele encourages small steps and clear goals so clients can build confidence over time.

Michele uses an integrative style that draws on several approaches. She listens first, then works with each person to choose tools that fit their situation. Sessions often include talking through thoughts and patterns, and trying simple techniques that can be used between meetings.

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Background and approach

Common concerns she addresses include low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. Michele also helps with sleep difficulties, anger and life changes such as divorce or career shifts. She pays attention to how past attachments shape current reactions and relationships.

In sessions Michele aims to create a steady, accepting space where people can speak honestly. She values compassionate curiosity and encourages reflection alongside practical coping strategies. Clients are invited to set the pace and focus on what matters most to them.

Michele has four years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists credential. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

How Michele’s approaches translate to online therapy

Michele draws on client-centred principles to prioritise listening and respect in each session. This approach focuses on understanding the person’s experience and pacing sessions around their needs, which can help when discussing stress, self-esteem or relationship concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours and provides simple strategies to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. CBT exercises can be explained in a session and practised between meetings, making them well suited to online formats.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss different methods and choose what fits the person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel without needing to be in a specific location.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michele help with?
Michele supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship problems, trauma, sleep issues and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative way, combining client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive and trauma-focused approaches. The style is warm, non-judgemental and collaborative.
What is Michele's professional background?
She has four years of experience as a practising counsellor. Her work centres on helping people feel heard and developing manageable steps forward.
What credentials and region are listed for Michele?
Michele holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michele?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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