Michelle Jo , BACP

Michelle Jo is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 5 years of professional experience. She combines a background in psychology with mindfulness training to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a range of life challenges including parenting, grief, and career concerns.

Over a four year period she completed a Level 1 Train To Teach Mindfulness certificate delivered by the Mindfulness Association and integrates breathing exercises, body scans, and guided meditation into her work when helpful. She also offers assertiveness training and practical communication skills alongside psychoeducation to help clients better understand their patterns and build on existing strengths.

Michelle Jo approaches therapy from a collaborative stance, viewing each person as the expert on their own story while offering guidance and tools to move toward meaningful change. Her practice attends to issues such as self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress, and she draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor support to individual needs. Michelle Jo aims to empower clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches online and what they offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then take values-driven steps toward a more meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low motivation, and coping with change.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings of safety, trust, and closeness, supporting work on intimacy, abandonment, and communication difficulties. It is helpful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and rebuilding connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be a collaborative process. Michelle Jo works with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, use live chat, or exchange messages as needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from licensed professionals from different locations.