Michelle Rutter, BACP
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, grief and many other concerns. Michelle writes in plain terms and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She focuses on listening closely and helping people feel heard. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs so conversations stay relevant and manageable.
Background and approach
Michelle draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused ideas. She uses these methods to help people spot unhelpful patterns, try new coping strategies and process difficult experiences at a pace that feels right for them.
Over six years she has supported people with issues such as ADHD, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy worries, anger, career stress, bipolar mood concerns and caring-related strain. She also helps people dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, chronic illness and bereavement. Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She works with adults and accepts international clients, offering sessions in English by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a session.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395654 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Michelle names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use online
Michelle uses a mix of approaches that translate well to remote work. Trauma-focused therapy helps people safely process painful memories and reduce the power those memories have over daily life. It usually involves pacing, grounding and talking through what feels manageable in each session.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions where taking small steps matters.
Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions and strengths.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods together rather than imposing one way of working. This helps make sessions better suited to each person's needs.
Online therapy can fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make therapy more flexible and can help people keep continuity while managing work, travel or caregiving commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michelle support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns and a wide range of other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on listening and helping people feel heard while working at their own pace.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of counselling experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties and long-term health or caring challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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