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Michelle Jo, BACP

BACP counsellor blending mindfulness and practical skills
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Assertiveness training
  • Psychoeducation focus

About Michelle Jo

Michelle Jo is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, confidence challenges, and depression. She combines a psychology degree with practical mindfulness training - including a Level 1 Train to Teach Mindfulness Certificate completed over four years with the Mindfulness Association - to offer down-to-earth tools such as breathing exercises, body scans, and guided meditation.

Michelle Jo approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to face difficult changes. She emphasises practical skill-building, including assertiveness training and healthier communication techniques, and values psychoeducation as a way to deepen self-understanding and support lasting growth. Her style is supportive and empowering, helping people take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life while working collaboratively to set achievable goals.

Clients can expect an accessible, strength-focused approach that blends evidence-informed strategies with mindfulness practice and clear guidance drawn from her background in psychology and membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Jo have?

Michelle Jo has five years of professional experience.

Is Michelle Jo a licensed therapist?

Yes. Michelle Jo holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Michelle Jo provide therapy?

Michelle Jo provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Jo located?

Michelle Jo is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Michelle Jo as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Jo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Jo work with international clients?

Yes, Michelle Jo works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Jo 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 adapted for online care

Michelle Jo draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that create a more meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds developed over time, which can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; Michelle Jo works with each person to identify techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She integrates mindfulness practices and skill-building alongside these frameworks so that clients can experiment with methods and choose what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Michelle Jo is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access licensed professionals without the need for in-person travel, while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.

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