- 21 years experience
- Speaks English and French
- BACP registered
About Michele
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or the fallout from difficult relationships. She also supports people coping with trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD and issues that affect daily life like sleep and self-esteem. Michele speaks English and French and draws on 21 years of practice to offer calm, practical conversations.
Michele shapes sessions around each person's needs and preferences. She listens for the early patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients find ways to respond differently. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people feel steadier between sessions.
She draws on a mix of talking and practical techniques. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps with unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience in the room. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions.
Michele also uses hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas when these suit a person's goals. She explains options and works with clients to choose practical steps. This might include short-term tools or deeper work on long-standing issues.
Her background includes teaching and roles as a school counsellor in an international school, work with voluntary organisations, private companies and private practice. Michele has a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5). She also holds a BA (Hons) in French, Russian and Politics.
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). International clients may be supported; check the session options before booking.
How Michele uses different approaches in online therapy
Michele commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and helps people feel heard while they make sense of their situation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers clear strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills when needed. These approaches can be blended so therapy matches what a person needs right now. Finding the right approach is part of the work and Michele will discuss options with each client to reach a collaborative plan based on goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the formats Michele offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a person’s schedule. Talk with Michele about what will work best for you so sessions fit into your everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. Other areas include ADHD, parenting strain, sleep problems, trauma and coping after difficult events.
What is Michele's therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and practical, listening first and then suggesting steps that fit daily life. Sessions often mix talking with skill-building and reflective work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience across schools, voluntary organisations, private companies and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA in Counselling and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5) and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people from other countries be supported?
International clients are accepted; confirm any time-zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Michele?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.