Michelle McGee , BACP

Michelle McGee welcomes people who are facing a difficult midlife period, stress, or anxiety. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping people name what feels hardest and take small practical steps forward. Michelle has five years of experience working with life changes, grief and relationship strain, and she approaches each conversation with respect and compassion.

She tailors sessions to the needs of each person. That means talking through immediate worries, practical ways to cope, and longer term goals. Michelle supports people dealing with family conflict, parenting pressures, work stress and questions about identity, including LGBT concerns.

Her work also covers experiences of trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, and challenges such as low self-esteem or ADHD-related struggles. She helps people who are navigating separation, grief, illness, caregiving stress or the emotional effects of fertility and end-of-life issues.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Michelle aims to create a calm space to sort out feelings, practise new ways of communicating, and try different coping strategies. She encourages realistic goals and checks progress together.

If you decide to start, the first meeting will be an opportunity to say what matters most and to agree a plan. Michelle asks questions, listens, and adapts the pace so people can move at a rate that feels right for them.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks large worries into manageable steps and helps people test small changes in daily life. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety and midlife decision-making.

Another helpful method is emotion-focused talking, where the aim is to name and sit with difficult feelings so they lose some of their hold. This can support grief, relationship strain and feelings of emptiness by making emotions easier to understand and respond to.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person's goals, pace and preferences. That collaborative process means trying a method and adjusting it if it does not fit.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the precise session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, avoid travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Online work also allows shorter check-ins when needed and can make attendance easier during periods of caregiving or treatment.