- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centred work
- Grief and loss support
About Michelle
Michelle Borlesi is a BACP-registered counsellor with five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation. Her approach treats the person rather than a list of labels.
She sees clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on their existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on quick fixes. Conversations aim to be straightforward and respectful.
Michelle draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work. That combination helps with difficult emotions, coping strategies and shifting unhelpful patterns. She also uses elements from DBT and Jungian-informed ideas when they fit a client’s aims.
People come with a wide range of concerns, from relationship and intimacy issues to addiction, parenting strain, career stresses and grief. Michelle also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment or control issues and those facing compassion fatigue or first responder stresses. Sessions look at what matters now and practical ways to move forward.
Her style is collaborative. She helps people clarify goals, test small changes and build skills to manage intense feelings. If a particular method doesn’t suit, she adjusts the approach so the work remains useful and relevant.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than trying to push thoughts away. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and guilt that keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small experiments to change them. It works well when someone wants clearer coping steps and ways to reduce overwhelming thoughts. Client-centred therapy foregrounds the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens, reflects and follows the client’s priorities so the work stays grounded in what matters to them. Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that suit those goals and adjust the plan together if something does not fit. That collaborative decision-making continues throughout the sessions. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing fewer visual demands when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to help people keep therapy consistent alongside daily commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions and related issues such as relationship or parenting strain.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred conversations to help people notice painful thoughts and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional practice supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a BACP therapist and works in the United Kingdom as a registered member MBACP (Accred).
Can I work with her if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; confirm any time zone or regional details when booking.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.