Counsellor profile
Michele Attias, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Michele
Michele Attias is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has about 20 years' experience and sees people for problems such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction and parenting concerns. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
Michele uses an integrative, client-centred way of working. That means she listens and then draws on a few different approaches to suit the person in front of her. She combines tools from cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment work and emotionally-focused practice as needed.
In practical terms she helps people manage overthinking, low energy and burnout. Conversations aim to improve concentration, time management and decision making. Michele can work short term for a specific problem or for longer when deeper issues are being addressed.
Her background also includes life coaching and authorship, which she brings into sessions where useful. She pays attention to emotional, social and practical aspects of life rather than only one area at a time. This can be helpful when problems span work, relationships and health.
People who choose to work with her first complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. If someone wants to begin in English or Spanish they can indicate that when they complete the form.
How Michele uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without struggling with them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, overthinking and difficulties making decisions.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and closeness. It can be useful for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will talk with each person about their goals, history and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means someone can continue with sessions if they move or are living abroad, subject to agreeing practical arrangements with the counsellor.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and many life change issues. Other focus areas include addiction, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and career concerns.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her approach is integrative and client-centred, drawing on ACT, CBT, attachment work and emotionally-focused ideas. She adapts methods to match the person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has around 20 years of experience working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, grief and burnout.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.