Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a UK-based therapist who supports people navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She works with clients who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or uncertain about the future and helps them explore patterns that interfere with daily functioning or relationships. Michelle approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.

With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate recognised professional training and registration in counselling and psychotherapy. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, relationship and attachment difficulties, trauma and abuse, loss and bereavement, and issues around identity and self-worth. She also focuses on specific areas such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiving stress, codependency, and body image.

Michelle emphasises a collaborative, client-led approach, inviting people to take the first step at a pace that feels manageable. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and aims to create a supportive space where clients can work toward clearer understanding and practical change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Michelle

Michelle draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, helping people address issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship conflict. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the person’s own goals guide the work and a therapeutic relationship supports growth and self-understanding. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to teach practical ways to manage stress and anxiety through present-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention practices that can reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the style and pace of therapy to suit what the client hopes to achieve, inviting feedback and ongoing review so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to attend around work, family, or health commitments. These options help people access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists without needing to travel, making it simpler to maintain progress over time.