Michelle Allard , BACP

Michelle Allard is an integrative therapist practising in the United Kingdom who tailors therapy to each person's unique needs. She blends Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to create flexible, individualized care that supports clients in finding their own path forward. Michelle places attention on how earlier experiences may shape current thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and she works collaboratively to help people untangle recurring patterns that keep them stuck.

She has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and anger management. Michelle emphasises the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and aims to offer a calm, attentive presence where clients can feel heard, accepted, and understood. The pace and focus are set with each person in mind, whether someone prefers a short-term, goal-focused approach or longer-term exploration of deeper issues.

Michelle believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that therapy can build on existing strengths to support meaningful change. She is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and approaches work with respect, empathy, and a commitment to helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle draws on well-established approaches to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current bonds and emotional patterns - it can be helpful for people working through attachment struggles, intimacy issues, or patterns in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy offers a non-directive, empathic environment where the therapist supports self-exploration and personal growth, helping clients build insight and self-acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often supporting progress with anxiety, low mood, and practical coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to access therapists across locations. These formats support consistent work over time and allow licensed professionals to provide care in ways that suit each client's schedule and communication style.