Michelle Lumley, BACP

Michelle Lumley is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers integrative, humanistic therapy tailored to each person's needs. She works online and face-to-face with adults, drawing on a range of therapeutic elements to help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, self-harm, sexual and domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and many other life stresses. Michelle holds professional liability insurance and keeps her skills current through regular professional development workshops.

Working in an integrative way, Michelle blends approaches to create a trusted therapeutic relationship rooted in listening and curious, respectful questioning. This person-centred stance supports clients who may sense discomfort but are unsure of its source, allowing exploration at a pace that feels safe and manageable. She aims to provide a nonjudgemental space where views and choices are respected and the client remains in control of what they feel, think, and do.

Michelle offers both short-term and longer-term work, with flexible session times to suit people with changing shift patterns. Online sessions are available throughout the United Kingdom for adults aged 18 and over. Initial meetings include an exploratory session and some paperwork to agree a working plan and discuss how therapy will proceed in line with BACP practice. She is described as patient, kind, and curious, and occasionally uses creative methods such as art materials and reflective writing to help clients access different ways of expressing their experience.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds can influence current feelings and behaviours. It can be especially helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace. This humanistic approach supports self-exploration, helping people find clarity when they feel unsure or overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. It offers practical strategies clients can use between sessions to manage day-to-day difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods feel most useful, adapting techniques to match individual needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people with busy lives or changing schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel commitments and allow continuing support when meeting in person is difficult. Registered professionals can deliver equivalent therapeutic work through these channels, focusing on accessibility and continuity of care.