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Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

About Michelle

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. Michelle works in a calm, respectful way and aims to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing experiences.

She listens closely to what matters to each person and adapts the conversation to match their needs. Sessions can include looking at repeating patterns, noticing how early attachments shape current relationships, and exploring how past hurts affect day-to-day life.

Background and approach

The work is centred on the person rather than a fixed formula. Michelle combines approaches such as trauma-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy, client-centred work, Jungian ideas and mindfulness. That mix helps people make sense of their feelings and find practical ways to cope.

Therapy may include talking, reflective exercises and noticing thoughts and bodily responses. She supports people dealing with specific issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family difficulties, body image, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, codependency, commitment worries and control issues. Michelle also works with those facing divorce, domestic violence, emptiness, fatherhood challenges and the process of forgiveness.

If someone wants to begin, Michelle suggests a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. She uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits them best.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408796	August 2026
NCPS	NCS24-02646	June 2025

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Michelle names

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How these approaches work online

Michelle commonly uses trauma-focused therapy to help people make sense of painful events and learn ways to manage intense reactions. That approach often involves careful pacing and grounding techniques to help someone feel steadier when difficult memories surface.

Attachment-based therapy is used to look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections. Sessions may focus on understanding attachment styles and practising new ways of relating to others and to oneself.

Client-centred work puts the person’s own experience at the heart of the session. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the person's lead, helping them find their own answers and pace the work.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different ways of working, and adjust the plan as needs change. Clients are involved in choosing what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, each offering practical advantages. Video is close to an in-person conversation, phone needs less bandwidth and can suit shorter check-ins, live chat works well for quick exchanges, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work or family life.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Michelle help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, plus linked areas such as abandonment, attachment and codependency.

What is her approach in sessions?

Work is person-centred and practical. Michelle blends trauma-focused, attachment-based, Jungian and mindfulness ideas to help people understand patterns and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

Michelle lists BACP and NCPS as credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.