BACP

Michelle Copley , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Michelle

Michelle Copley qualified in 2011 and has helped people navigate a wide range of concerns including trauma such as PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, opioid and alcohol addiction, parenting challenges, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety. She works in an engaging, collaborative manner, aiming to understand each person's experience and to help them move forward with clarity and purpose.

As an integrative counsellor, Michelle draws on a variety of therapeutic techniques and tailors interventions to the needs of the individual. She uses a collaborative psycho-educational style that keeps sessions conversational while offering practical insights and teaching the principles behind the therapies she uses. This approach supports clients to gain new perspectives and to apply what they learn between sessions.

Her core methods include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis, often combined with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and other approaches where appropriate. Michelle values creating personalised treatment plans and views the start of counselling as an offer of support, guidance, and empowerment. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and since the Covid period she now offers sessions online, which many people find more convenient and easier to fit into everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside Client-Centered principles. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, and is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive patterns, which can be helpful for people struggling with emotion regulation and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and goals so clients feel heard and understood.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client discuss options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support without travel time. For many people, working with a licensed professional or therapist remotely allows them to receive consistent care while fitting therapy into their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michelle Copley have?

Michelle Copley has 12 years of experience.

Is Michelle Copley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Michelle Copley provide therapy?

Michelle provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Copley located?

Michelle is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Michelle Copley as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Copley work with international clients?

Michelle Copley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Copley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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