Michele Junges-Stainthorpe

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and DBT
• Parenting and family

About Michele

Michele Junges-Stainthorpe helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and trauma. She uses talking therapy and practical strategies to address sleeping problems, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, mood difficulties and career questions. Michele is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 21 years' experience.

She offers sessions in English and French and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Michele listens to current difficulties and looks for the roots of unresolved issues so people can find ways to cope going forward. She may use short-term techniques or more exploratory work depending on the concern.

Her background includes roles in education, school counselling in an international school, work with private companies, voluntary organisations and private practice. Michele holds a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5) from South Tyneside College.

She also has a BA (hons) in French, Russian and Politics from the University of Northumbria which supports work in multilingual situations. Michele combines client-centred listening with practical CBT and DBT skills, and may include hypnotherapy or psychodynamic ideas where helpful.

Typical concerns she addresses are anxiety, depression, bipolar mood management, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, attachment and adoption-related matters, and stress linked to caregiving or workplace pressures.

How Michele uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them clarify their own goals and choices. It suits people who want a respectful, exploratory space to talk about relationships, grief or emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood because it gives clear strategies to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication and reducing reactive behaviour. It can help with intense anger, relationship conflict and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before to decide together which methods to try. That collaborative planning means therapy can be adjusted as needs change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family responsibilities and travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps. Many people find it simpler to attend regularly when therapy fits into everyday life.

Topics Michele lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• ADHD
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Michele

Does she help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Michele works with stress and anxiety using practical strategies and talking therapy to reduce day-to-day distress.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred work combined with cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, and can include hypnotherapy or psychodynamic ideas where useful.

What experience does she have?

She has 21 years' experience in counselling and therapy roles across schools, voluntary organisations, private companies and private practice.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. Michele is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in French?

Sessions are offered in English and French, and she is able to work with people who prefer French.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Michele?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.