Michele Mckillop, BACP

Michele Mckillop is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings eight years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She has supported people navigating relationship difficulties, family conflict, experiences of trauma and abuse, and challenges related to intimacy, offering steady guidance during difficult transitions.

Michele approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming. She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and meets clients with empathy and practical support. Michele aims to empower people to take the steps that lead to a more fulfilling and happier life, working collaboratively to identify goals and pathways forward.

Clients can expect a respectful, strengths-based approach that focuses on real-world progress and personal resilience. Michele is committed to helping people feel understood, to improve their relationships, and to regain a sense of direction after painful or confusing experiences.

Evidence-based support for relationships and trauma online

Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to relationship and trauma-related concerns. One approach focuses on understanding and healing from trauma by helping people process difficult experiences, reduce their impact on daily life, and rebuild a sense of safety and stability. Another approach centers on relational and attachment-focused work, exploring patterns in relationships, improving communication, and addressing issues like intimacy and abandonment that affect connection with others. She also integrates practical coping strategies to help manage emotions and respond to stressful situations in healthier ways.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online sessions make this work more accessible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into varied schedules and life commitments, allowing clients to access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a registered professional who can guide the therapeutic journey.