Michelle Allard, BACP
Integrative therapist focusing on relationships and wellbeing
- Collaborative approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Michelle Allard
Michelle Allard is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom who blends established counselling traditions to tailor support to each person's needs. She draws on Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help clients make sense of recurring patterns, understand how past experiences shape present thoughts and feelings, and find practical ways forward. Michelle places emphasis on a collaborative relationship in which the person in therapy is treated as the expert on their own life and is supported to develop their own solutions.
She has experience working with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anger management, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related issues. Michelle also works with matters such as attachment and abandonment, family and blended-family problems, body image, gender dysphoria, and trauma and abuse. Her approach aims to help people feel heard, accepted, and empowered to make changes at a pace that suits them.
Michelle holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional standards and ongoing development in the field. She offers a calm, attentive style that prioritises listening and building trust while working collaboratively toward clearer goals and improved coping strategies.
She has experience working with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anger management, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related issues. Michelle also works with matters such as attachment and abandonment, family and blended-family problems, body image, gender dysphoria, and trauma and abuse. Her approach aims to help people feel heard, accepted, and empowered to make changes at a pace that suits them.
Michelle holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional standards and ongoing development in the field. She offers a calm, attentive style that prioritises listening and building trust while working collaboratively toward clearer goals and improved coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Allard have?
Michelle Allard has 4 years of experience.
Is Michelle Allard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Michelle Allard provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Allard located?
Michelle is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Allard as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Allard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Allard work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Allard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Allard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Michelle
Michelle works with several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and can be useful for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and problematic coping patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current emotional responses and interpersonal patterns, helping people address difficulties with closeness, trust, and long-standing relational wounds. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports the person to explore their feelings and find their own solutions, which can be helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michelle collaborates with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel meaningful and manageable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and to fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments. Working remotely with licensed professionals and therapists can provide consistent, accessible care while maintaining a focus on the therapeutic relationship and agreed goals.