Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS

Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Michelle focuses on practical help for people facing anxiety, stress, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.

She works in a straightforward way. Michelle listens first to understand what is most troubling. Then she helps people spot repeating patterns and decide on small, realistic steps forward. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Michelle draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to suit different issues. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections. Narrative techniques can help people reframe difficult life stories. Mindfulness is used to build calm and present-moment awareness.

People come to Michelle for help with a variety of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family problems, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment worries, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, emptiness, family conflicts, fatherhood issues, cancer-related stress, and forgiveness. She aims to create a respectful and sensitive space where those topics can be talked through.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Michelle encourages people to approach counselling at their own pace. She explains options clearly and works collaboratively to tailor each session. Her style is warm, direct and focused on helping people find manageable ways to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviour. It can help when trust, closeness or abandonment worries affect daily life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and to make your own decisions. It suits people who want a supportive, listening approach that values their pace and perspective.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle works collaboratively to identify which methods fit your needs and goals. She will discuss options and adjust the way you work together as your priorities change. The aim is to match practical techniques to what matters most to you.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. It can also make it easier to use mindfulness practices during or between sessions and to bring narrative exercises into daily routines. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online work to help people maintain continuity of care and to adapt sessions to real-life schedules.