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Michaela Probert, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for stress and anxiety

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Michaela

Michaela Probert is a counsellor who helps people feeling low, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s causing their distress. She welcomes straightforward conversations about specific problems or general life strain. Michaela uses a calm, non-judgemental style to help people begin to feel more like themselves again.

She practises from an integrative stance, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centred listening and Jungian ideas. That mix means sessions can focus on practical skills or on deeper patterns, depending on what someone needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to build small, realistic steps that make day-to-day life easier. Michaela brings five years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, parenting strains and challenges related to ADHD.

Her style is collaborative and warm. She offers space to reflect, to try new coping strategies, and to notice unhelpful thinking or behaviour. People can expect to be listened to and to leave sessions with one or two practical ideas to try between meetings.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. For UK-based clients she uses an easy subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Online approaches that fit your life

Michaela often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. ACT is practical for anxiety, stress and when someone wants to regain a sense of purpose.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT teaches straightforward techniques to reduce worry, improve sleep and change habits that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michaela will discuss options and adjust the mix based on a person's goals and preferences. The first few sessions help establish what feels most useful so the plan can be changed as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversational flow. Phone calls are good when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers text-based contact. These formats make therapy more flexible, helping people fit support around work, family and other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be discussed in sessions?
Michaela works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem and parenting strains. She also supports people facing challenges related to ADHD and other focus areas listed on her profile.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and non-judgemental, combining practical techniques and reflective listening. Sessions balance skills-based work with exploration of patterns that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience and uses that background to tailor sessions to individual needs and goals.
What credentials and location are shown?
Michaela is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with UK-based people only.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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