Michelle Borlesi

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• ACT and CBT

About Michelle

Michelle Borlesi works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, and related issues such as addictions and parenting concerns. She uses approaches she lists as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian Therapy. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience.

Michelle sees the person as the expert on their life and looks to build on existing strengths. In sessions she encourages practical steps and clear aims. Conversations focus on what is causing difficulty now and on small, achievable changes clients can try between meetings.

Her work includes support for intimacy-related issues, relationship and family concerns, and identity matters including LGBT topics. She also lists specialist interests such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency and first responder issues. These areas are discussed in straightforward terms and linked to coping strategies or behavioural skills when useful.

Approach and technique are adjusted to each person’s needs. Michelle will draw on cognitive behaviour ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking, client-centred listening to explore experience, and elements from ACT and DBT to develop coping skills. Jungian ideas may be used to consider deeper patterns when relevant.

Sessions aim to be practical and paced to the individual. People can expect clear goals, homework options where helpful, and conversational review of progress over time.

How Michelle uses different approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify their values and take manageable action even when feelings are difficult; it is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings and behaviours and testing practical strategies to reduce patterns that maintain depression or anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening and reflecting so the person can make sense of their experience and decide on their own next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss what seems most useful and adapt methods to the person’s goals and preferences. She aims to agree a plan together and review it as sessions progress.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help people keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in everyday life.

Topics Michelle lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Jungian Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michelle

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as primary concerns she helps people with, using practical strategies and skills work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian Therapy depending on the client.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with the issues shown in her profile.

Where is she based and registered?

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

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I arrange a first session?

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