Michelle Dunne, BACP

Michelle Dunne is a person-centred counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on creating a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and find their own path forward. Michelle is based in the United Kingdom and has three years of counselling experience.

Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship struggles. She also works with issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she pays attention to include chronic pain, illness and disability, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and men’s issues.

Michelle uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person’s own experience at the centre of each session. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find their own motivation for change. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients; check current session options before booking.

Her background includes earlier roles supporting people through crises, trauma and sudden bereavement, which inform her work with grief and complex loss. Michelle describes herself as neurodivergent and is experienced and comfortable working with neurodivergent clients and diverse lifestyles. Outside work she enjoys walking, travelling and spending time with her three dogs.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Michelle uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.

How Michelle’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and meeting each person where they are. The counsellor offers warmth and acceptance so people can talk honestly about stress, grief, relationships and other challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their own reasons for change and set practical goals, which can be useful for issues like addiction or making lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt sessions to a person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and guided by the client’s pace and priorities.

Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of therapy into a busy life, saving travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. If you plan to take part from another country or time zone, confirm session options and scheduling before booking. The counsellor and client will agree on how to run sessions so they fit the person’s daily routine and goals.