Michelle Taylor , BACP

Michelle Taylor recognises that deciding to find support can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating step. She understands the questions that arise - how to find the right fit, which topics to raise, and how to phrase those concerns - and prioritises answering these matters before therapy begins to help people feel more comfortable and informed.

As a Person-Centred Counsellor, Michelle works at a pace that matches each person’s needs, offering both short-term and long-term therapy options. Her approach emphasises that the individual remains in control of how therapy unfolds, with the client positioned in the driving seat throughout the process.

Michelle offers a supportive environment where issues can be explored with empathy and without judgement. She seeks to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that enables clearer understanding and better management of thoughts and feelings. She believes people have the capacity to grow when given appropriate tools and support to foster that development.

With 11 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, Michelle has particular experience with domestic and sexual abuse and bereavement. She also holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating her engagement with recognised professional standards.