Michelle Copley, BACP
Integrative counsellor supporting stress and trauma
- Integrative therapy approaches
- CBT and DBT
- BACP credential
About Michelle Copley
Michelle Copley is an integrative counsellor with a broad clinical background who works with people facing a wide range of difficulties, including trauma (such as PTSD), grief, relationship problems, opioid and alcohol addiction, parenting concerns, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety. She qualified in 2011 and has built practical experience helping clients to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Her counselling style is engaging and collaborative. She aims to create a conversational space where clients can describe what is happening for them, develop new insights, and build skills to move forward. Michelle emphasizes respect and understanding throughout the process and seeks to make starting therapy as straightforward and welcoming as possible.
As an integrative counsellor she draws on multiple therapeutic methods and tailors an approach to each person’s needs. She uses a collaborative psycho-educational method, explaining techniques and encouraging clients to apply what they learn between sessions. Her main approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis, and she also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) alongside other qualified therapies.
Michelle works exclusively online, a practice she adopted after the Covid period because many clients find remote sessions easier to fit into busy lives and appreciate avoiding travel time and costs. She offers a supportive, guiding presence and aims to empower clients to regain direction and achieve the outcomes they want.
Her counselling style is engaging and collaborative. She aims to create a conversational space where clients can describe what is happening for them, develop new insights, and build skills to move forward. Michelle emphasizes respect and understanding throughout the process and seeks to make starting therapy as straightforward and welcoming as possible.
As an integrative counsellor she draws on multiple therapeutic methods and tailors an approach to each person’s needs. She uses a collaborative psycho-educational method, explaining techniques and encouraging clients to apply what they learn between sessions. Her main approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis, and she also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) alongside other qualified therapies.
Michelle works exclusively online, a practice she adopted after the Covid period because many clients find remote sessions easier to fit into busy lives and appreciate avoiding travel time and costs. She offers a supportive, guiding presence and aims to empower clients to regain direction and achieve the outcomes they want.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Copley have?
Michelle Copley has 12 years of experience working with clients across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety.
Is Michelle Copley a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Michelle Copley provide therapy?
Michelle Copley provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Copley located?
Michelle Copley is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michelle Copley as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Copley via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Copley work with international clients?
Michelle Copley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Copley 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 for online healing and growth
Michelle frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. CBT is practical and skill-based, helping clients develop strategies they can use between sessions to cope with stress and manage mood.
She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), a structured approach that teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT is especially helpful for people struggling with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or difficulties in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Michelle takes a collaborative stance, exploring a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then recommending techniques or combinations of approaches that fit those needs. This shared decision-making guides a personalised plan rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
All sessions are offered online, which many clients find makes therapy more flexible and accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend consistently and integrate therapy into everyday life.