Michelle Lumley, BACP
BACP registered counsellor for adults in UK
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and parenting help
- Creative therapeutic techniques
About Michelle Lumley
Michelle Lumley is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She practises in an integrative, humanistic way that combines different therapeutic elements to suit each person's needs, and she explains her BACP credential as membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in plain terms. Michelle prioritises building a trusted working relationship through attentive listening and curious, open questions to help people explore what they are feeling and why.
Her practice supports adults aged 18 and over with a wide range of difficulties, including stress and anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem and ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, and separation.
Michelle offers both online and face-to-face sessions and provides options for short-term or longer-term work with flexible appointment times to suit changing shift patterns. She brings a patient, kind and curious style and sometimes uses creative materials and reflective writing to open different ways of expressing experience. She regularly reviews progress with clients, explains her practice within the BACP framework, and maintains professional liability insurance while taking part in ongoing professional development. Michelle is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.
Her practice supports adults aged 18 and over with a wide range of difficulties, including stress and anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem and ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, and separation.
Michelle offers both online and face-to-face sessions and provides options for short-term or longer-term work with flexible appointment times to suit changing shift patterns. She brings a patient, kind and curious style and sometimes uses creative materials and reflective writing to open different ways of expressing experience. She regularly reviews progress with clients, explains her practice within the BACP framework, and maintains professional liability insurance while taking part in ongoing professional development. Michelle is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Lumley have?
Michelle Lumley has three years of experience.
Is Michelle Lumley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Michelle Lumley provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Lumley located?
Michelle is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Lumley as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Michelle Lumley work with international clients?
No. Michelle Lumley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Lumley 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Michelle commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and early bonds to help address difficulties in close relationships and feelings of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space in which the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding to support personal growth. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, unhelpful beliefs and stressful reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to find what fits best. She considers a client's needs, goals and preferences and adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more flexible contact can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, family or health commitments and enable ongoing therapeutic work without the need to travel.