Michelle DunneBACP

Michelle Dunne is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to make sessions warm and accepting so people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and life changes without fear of judgement. She supports clients through painful moments and helps them find clearer direction in day-to-day life.

Michelle draws on simple, practical listening and reflection to help people feel heard. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the therapeutic relationship and Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Sessions often look at coping with loss, changes in family life, identity issues and difficulties with mood and self-esteem.

Her background includes work with people in crisis and those affected by sudden or violent deaths, so bereavement and grief are areas she particularly understands. Michelle also identifies as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and welcomes neurodivergent clients and diverse lifestyles, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.

She holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) and diplomas in therapeutic counselling, with additional training in motivational interviewing. Michelle is a BACP registered member and lists continuing professional development in areas such as suicide awareness and equality and diversity.

Outside counselling she enjoys walking with her three dogs and travelling. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange an initial appointment.

Person-centred and Motivational approaches online

Michelle uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, accepting space where the conversation follows the client. This approach focuses on being listened to and understood, which can help with low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a practical, conversational method that helps people find reasons to change. It is useful for areas such as addictive patterns, lifestyle changes and building motivation to try new coping strategies.

Finding the right way of working is a shared process. Michelle will discuss your needs and preferences and help decide which approach or mix of approaches fits you best. Together you can review what is helping and change direction if needed.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy if you are travelling or living abroad, while the therapist and client agree how best to arrange appointments.