Michelle Dunne, BACP

Michelle Dunne is a person-centred counsellor and a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. Michelle aims to support and empower people taking the first steps towards change and a more fulfilling life.

She focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and valued. That practical listening helps people untangle issues such as caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, addictions and midlife questions. Michelle also works with people facing chronic illness, chronic pain and the strains of parenting or step-parenting.

Her background includes a BEd (Hons), diplomas in psychotherapeutic and therapeutic counselling, and completion of motivational interviewing training. Michelle has three years' experience and has previously worked with people in crisis and those dealing with sudden or violent bereavement. She highlights grief and loss as areas she often supports people through.

Michelle describes herself as autistic and says this informs her enjoyment of working with neurodivergent people and diverse life choices. She aims to meet each person without judgement and to adapt to different communication needs. Outside work she enjoys walking, travel and time with her three dogs.

If you are seeking a counsellor who listens and helps you make sense of difficult feelings, Michelle offers a steady, compassionate presence to work alongside you.

How Michelle’s approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what you say and follows your pace so you can make sense of your feelings. This approach helps when people are struggling with grief, relationship pain, caregiver stress or questions about identity.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and gentle feedback to build motivation and reduce resistance, which can be useful for addictions, behaviour change and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. Michelle will work with you to decide which approach, or combination of approaches, fits your goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as you progress.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling, less travel and the ability to fit sessions around work or caring responsibilities. Online work can also make regular check-ins simpler when life is busy. Because the biography does not state which session formats are used, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.