Michelle Taylor , BACP

Michelle Taylor is a person-centered therapist who supports adults through a wide range of life challenges, including trauma, bereavement, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She draws on a client-led approach that respects each person as the expert on their own experience, working at a pace that suits the individual and offering both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on need. Michelle encourages clients to remain in control of how therapy unfolds, guiding conversations so people can explore concerns, ask questions, and make choices about their care.

Her practice emphasises empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship. This environment is intended to help clients better understand their thoughts and feelings and to develop practical ways of managing them. Michelle believes that with the right tools and support most people can find opportunities for growth and improved wellbeing.

Michelle brings over eleven years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, with particular experience supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse and those working through bereavement. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which represents counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK and reflects a commitment to professional practice.

Client-Centered Care Meets Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Michelle Taylor's practice. This approach focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and reflects back what is heard. It is especially helpful for people working through issues like grief, relationship challenges, trauma, and anxiety because it supports personal insight and self-directed change.

Michelle adapts the client-centered framework to each person's needs, helping clients identify goals and decide the pace of work. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Michelle collaborates with clients to explore what feels most useful and may adjust methods as needs and goals evolve. This shared decision making helps ensure therapy stays aligned with the client's preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for accessing this style of care. Michelle provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, so people can choose the format that fits their schedule, comfort level, and daily life. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and busy routines while still engaging with a licensed professional in a structured, supportive relationship.