Michelle Saunders , NCPS

Michelle Saunders has worked across a wide range of health care settings for 25 years, from nurseries to accident and emergency departments and intensive care. She is licensed in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience in counselling, bringing both clinical background and therapeutic training to her work.

She has supported people dealing with type 1 diabetes as well as those experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Michelle focuses on helping clients explore their feelings and responses, and she draws on her healthcare experience to tailor practical and emotionally attuned support.

In sessions she works to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely. Michelle recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she offers steady support to help clients move toward their goals. More information is available at www.t1dcounsellingessex.co.uk

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Saunders uses approaches designed to meet people where they are and to build practical momentum toward their goals. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping clients explore their feelings at their own pace; it is well suited to people seeking empathetic, steady support for issues like low self-esteem, grief, or relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, actionable steps to create change; it can be helpful for clients who want targeted strategies for coping with stress, anger, or life transitions. Motivational Interviewing supports ambivalence and builds internal motivation, which is useful for challenges involving behaviour change or when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, accessible care while clients engage in therapy from locations that suit them.