Michele Mckillop , BACP

Michele Mckillop is a UK-credentialed therapist with 8 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related challenges. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals adherence to recognised professional standards in the UK.

Michele approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients identify strengths they already possess and build on those resources to face what feels challenging. She recognises that seeking change takes courage, and she offers steady support and encouragement as clients take early steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Her work focuses on empowering clients to explore difficult feelings, process past hurts, and develop practical tools for healthier relationships and improved well-being. Michele aims to create an empathetic and respectful space where individuals can gain insight, practise new ways of relating, and move toward the goals that matter most to them.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Relationship and Trauma Work

Therapeutic work with Michele draws on evidence-based techniques tailored to relationship and trauma-related concerns. One strand focuses on trauma-informed approaches that help people process painful experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and agency over time. Another strand emphasises attachment and relational work, exploring patterns of connection, abandonment or trust, and helping clients develop more secure and satisfying ways of relating to others. Michele also uses practical, skills-based strategies that teach coping tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Michele works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the plan remains client-centred and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can deliver consistent, effective support without requiring travel, making it easier to attend regular sessions and maintain momentum toward personal goals.