- Men's wellbeing
- Compassionate listening
- Practical techniques
About Michaela
Michaela Probert is a counsellor who aims to help men feeling low, overwhelmed or stuck. She invites people to talk about specific worries or a general sense that something is off. Michaela listens with compassion and without judgement to help clients make sense of their experience and find clearer next steps.
She works in a way that puts the client at the centre of the conversation. Sessions focus on exploration and reflection so people can connect with their own strengths. Practical techniques are introduced when useful to help manage day-to-day stress and build confidence.
Michaela draws on several therapeutic traditions rather than using one fixed method. This lets her tailor conversations to what a person needs in the moment, whether that means looking at thoughts and behaviour, patterns in close relationships, or deeper personal themes.
Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred ways of relating, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and elements of Jungian thinking. Michaela has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds sessions in English. Before booking, the Start Therapy process asks a few questions to match people with suitable counsellors and then lets them schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Michaela supports people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, grief, self-esteem and issues related to identity and intimacy. She invites prospective clients to begin with the Start Therapy button and a short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches shape online counselling
Michaela uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and focus on actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships influence patterns in close connections. That can help with intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michaela will discuss what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences and adapt the way she works as the relationship develops. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which tools and ways of working to use.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins if needed. Some formats are simpler for low bandwidth or for people who prefer not to be on camera, while others suit lengthier, more reflective work. Confirm current session options when you arrange sessions so you can choose what fits your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does Michaela help with?
Michaela works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, sleeping problems, parenting pressures and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and flexible, combining exploration and practical techniques. She encourages reflection and introduces tools to manage everyday stress when helpful.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of counselling experience and draws on several approaches so sessions can be tailored to each person's needs.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the United Kingdom.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do you begin working with Michaela?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.