- Compassionate listening
- Tailored sessions
- Practical tools
About Michelle
Michelle Rutter is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing grief, stress, anxiety and a wide range of life changes. She works with clients dealing with depression, addiction, trauma and relationship struggles. Michelle also helps with issues like sleep, eating concerns, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is rooted in person-centred counselling, which aims to make people feel heard and respected while they talk through difficult experiences. She blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused ideas to meet each person where they are. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Michelle describes her style as compassionate and non-judgemental. She listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and adjusts the pace and focus as needed. That practical flexibility can help when coping with things like trauma, ADHD, or major life transitions.
Over six years she has supported people with a broad range of concerns, including chronic illness, caregiving stress, attachment wounds and issues linked to ageing. She also works with people navigating intimacy problems, sexual identity questions, and bipolar mood challenges.
If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Michelle aims to make the first steps straightforward. She encourages people to be open about their goals so she can build a plan that suits their everyday life and circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum 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 phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move towards values-based action; it can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with change. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and accepted so people can find their own solutions; it helps when someone needs space to talk things through and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will work together with each person to choose what fits best based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative conversation can happen early in therapy and be reviewed as things change. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less data usage are needed, since sessions can be arranged in ways that suit individual routines. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they match your needs.Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and trauma among many other issues listed in her specialities.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening and responding to each person’s needs while using practical techniques where helpful.
How long has she been practising?
Michelle has six years of experience working with a broad range of concerns and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.