Michelle Dunne

Michelle Dunne is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. Michelle describes counselling as a place to be heard and to start making changes at a pace that feels right.

Her background includes work with people who have experienced crises, traumatic loss and sudden deaths, so grief and bereavement are areas she often supports. Michelle also helps with common life challenges such as depression, coping with change, addiction-related concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and career or purpose questions. She notes additional focus on issues like attachment, abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.

Michelle draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions. In practice this means you are listened to without judgement and helped to find your own motivation for change. She has a CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and other counselling qualifications, and holds public liability insurance.

She identifies as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and is experienced working with neurodivergent people and diverse lifestyles. Michelle also mentions personal experience of same-sex and heterosexual relationships and experience as a step-parent, which informs her understanding of family and relationship dynamics.

Outside work she enjoys walking, travel and spending time with her three dogs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How these approaches guide online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy centres on being listened to with empathy and acceptance. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps people notice their feelings, and supports clients to make decisions that fit their values. This approach can be helpful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding and strengthening personal motivation for change. It uses open questions and gentle reflections to help someone weigh options and commit to small steps. This style is often useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and behaviour-related goals.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the counselling process. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and together you can decide which approach or mix of approaches suits your goals. That collaborative conversation helps shape how sessions proceed and what practical steps to try between meetings.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make fitting therapy into everyday life easier by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to attend from different places. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session length and style to match time pressures, quieter surroundings and the practical realities of your life.