Michelle Smith, BACP

Michelle Smith is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions. She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings an evidence-based approach to supporting clients through difficult periods.

Michelle views each person as the expert of their own life and builds on individual strengths to address challenges. Her practice includes work with aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and mood disorders, as well as support for veterans, those who are hearing impaired, and people facing prejudice or discrimination. She also supports clients dealing with obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviours, paranoia, personality concerns, post-traumatic stress, sexuality questions, and social anxiety or phobia.

She recognises that starting therapy can take courage and she honours that first step, offering a collaborative and respectful process to help clients find practical strategies and personal insight. Michelle accepts international clients and provides care in English, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs and goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. One common strand of her work involves cognitive and behavioural strategies that help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. These techniques aim to reduce distress by changing thoughts and behaviours through structured exercises and real-life practice.

She also applies trauma-informed methods when working with clients who have experienced abuse or post-traumatic stress, offering a paced and supportive way to process difficult memories while prioritising emotional safety and stability. For addictions and relapse-related issues, Michelle emphasises skills for recognising triggers, managing cravings, and creating sustainable routines to support recovery.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works together with each client to explore what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations, making it easier for people to receive consistent support in a way that suits their life.