- Adoption and foster care
- BACP member
- Speaks English and French
About Michele
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes people who are struggling with parenting, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, or the fallout from trauma. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients talk through what is happening now and what they hope to change. Michele holds a BA in Counselling and is a BACP member, and she works in English and French.
Michele adapts her way of working to each person. She draws on several approaches so she can match techniques to a client's needs. That might mean using practical steps from cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce anxiety, exploring past patterns in psychodynamic work, or practising emotion regulation skills influenced by DBT.
Her background includes roles as a teacher and a school counsellor in an international school, plus work in voluntary organisations and private practice. Those settings shape a flexible, down-to-earth style that aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.
Michele also offers conversation and support around adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, neurodiversity, and caregiver stress. She helps people notice how past losses and attachment patterns can affect current relationships and parenting.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps people can try between meetings. Michele encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while working through painful memories or current pressures. The emphasis is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
How Michele’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The therapist listens with careful attention and follows what the client most wants to talk about, which can help with low mood, relationship strain and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems and mood management because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) brings in practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can help people who struggle with anger, intense feelings or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss options and adapt techniques to a person's goals, preferences and life situation. This is a collaborative process where the client and counsellor decide what to try and reassess as they go.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and give access to a wider choice of counsellors and registered or accredited professionals. Michele aims to help clients use online work in ways that suit their everyday routines and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele help with?
Michele supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and trauma. She also addresses adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, neurodiversity and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, tailoring methods to individual needs. Sessions often mix talking, skills practice and goal-setting to help people make gradual changes.
How long has she been practising?
She has 21 years of experience working in schools, voluntary organisations and private practice. That experience informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach.
What credentials and region are associated with Michele?
Michele holds a BA in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she has some knowledge of other languages. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the therapist and chosen arrangement.
How do I begin working with Michele?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.