Michelle Preston , BACP

Michelle Preston is a UK-based therapist who brings five years of clinical experience to supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties, and depression. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings and to find practical ways forward when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

Michelle creates an open, nonjudgmental space where emotions can be named and explored without concern about being judged. She believes the decision to seek support takes courage, and she focuses on empowering people to take manageable steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailoring sessions to each individual’s needs and goals.

Michelle holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with adults across a variety of relationship and life challenges, including workplace stress, family and relationship issues, and coping with major life changes. She offers support aimed at building resilience, strengthening self-worth, and helping clients develop coping strategies they can use beyond the therapy room.

Available in English and practicing within the United Kingdom, Michelle is currently accepting new clients and works with people who are ready to begin making constructive changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Michelle integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor support to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to respond differently to stress, anxiety, and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, offering a route to improve communication and repair relational difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to choose and adapt techniques based on individual goals, preferences, and what proves most helpful in sessions. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable for each person.

Online work can make accessing therapy more flexible. Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules, comfort levels, and practical needs. These options support continuity of care and make it easier for people to engage in regular work on their wellbeing from wherever they are in the United Kingdom.