Counsellor profile
Michelle Dunne, BACP
Person-Centred counsellor - family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Dunne is a Person-Centred counsellor and a registered member of the BACP with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She lists stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief and depression among her primary areas of work. Michelle also notes experience with parenting, relationship issues, addictions, ADHD and other everyday pressures that affect home life.
She uses an approach that puts the client at the centre of sessions. That means listening without judgement and reflecting back what is heard. Sessions aim to give space to name feelings, think through problems, and consider small steps that feel doable at home.
Michelle has worked with people who have experienced sudden deaths and trauma in earlier careers, so grief and loss feature strongly in her background. She also supports those dealing with communication problems, caregivers under strain, body image, and midlife or career questions. Her work includes attention to control issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, Michelle says she enjoys working with neurodivergent clients and people from diverse backgrounds. She mentions experience of both same-sex and heterosexual relationships and describes being an experienced step-mother, which informs her understanding of blended-family dynamics.
Outside counselling she likes walking, travelling and spending time with her three dogs. To start a match and book a first appointment, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Michelle uses client-centred and motivational approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and supports the client to make sense of their feelings. This approach is often helpful for people dealing with family stress, grief, or low mood who want space to be heard.Motivational Interviewing is a practical, conversational method that helps people notice their own reasons for change. It focuses on strengths and small, achievable steps. This can suit clients working through addictions, motivation problems, or career and lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss what feels most useful and adapt her way of working based on a client's needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and she aims to agree on next steps together.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also offer options for quieter conversations that do not require being on camera or lengthy sessions when a brief discussion is more practical.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, plus issues such as addictions, intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a Person-Centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings and consider practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and prior roles supporting people through crises and sudden loss.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK or prefer another language?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.