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Michelle Saunders, NCPS

Michelle Saunders is a counsellor offering approachable, person-focused support.

About Michelle

Michelle Saunders is a counsellor offering approachable, person-focused support. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low mood. Michelle is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Michelle combines a practical, calm manner with six years of professional counselling experience. She aims to make the first steps easier by creating a non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. That includes issues such as relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, or problems with self-esteem and body image.

Background and approach

Her background includes long experience working in health care settings from nurseries to A&E and intensive care. That experience informs how she listens to concerns about caregiving stress, chronic health issues and compassion fatigue. Michelle also supports people dealing with addiction, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and fertility or fatherhood worries.

In sessions she focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there. Techniques come from client-centred approaches, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work. These methods are used to build motivation, strengthen coping, and identify practical next steps.

Michelle holds the NCPS credential and brings six years of counselling practice to her work. She encourages small, manageable changes and helps people build hope and clearer direction. If someone is unsure how to begin, she guides them through the initial steps and scheduling.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS21-01702	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Michelle names

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Blending practical approaches with remote care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience, with the counsellor listening deeply and reflecting what matters to the client. This approach helps when people need space to make sense of emotions like grief, shame or low self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that looks for a person’s own reasons to change. It helps with problems such as substance use, motivation for health-related goals and moving through ambivalence about life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and building on what already works. It is useful for people who want practical ways to manage anxiety, cope with stress or improve communication.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different methods and adjust plans based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process helps people find techniques that match their needs and preferences.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings, phone sessions can fit into a short break, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family responsibilities and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low mood and trauma and abuse. Other areas include relationships, grief, eating and body image issues and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred and conversational with a practical focus. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and find workable steps.

How much counselling experience does she have?

Michelle has six years of professional counselling experience. She also has a long background working in health care settings such as nurseries and A&E.

Which credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer online?

Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.