Michelle Jo , BACP

Michelle Jo is a BACP-affiliated counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with over five years of professional experience. She also holds a level 1 Train To Teach Mindfulness Certificate delivered by the Mindfulness Association, earned across a four-year period, and has a degree in Psychology which supports her understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing.

Michelle works with people facing stress and anxiety, motivation difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She approaches therapy with a core belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to meet life challenges. Seeking change takes courage, and Michelle aims to offer steady support and encouragement as clients take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Mindfulness practices are woven into her work, including breathing exercises, body scans, and guided meditation. She also offers assertiveness training and helps clients develop healthier communication skills. Michelle values psychoeducation as a tool to increase self-understanding and to empower clients to grow into their best versions of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Michelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is often used for anxiety, low motivation, and problems that involve avoidance. She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related challenges. Additionally, Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative, empathic approach that emphasizes the client as the authority on their experience and supports self-directed growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Michelle will collaborate with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the process as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from different locations, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.