- Client-centred care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Hypnotherapy available
About Michelle
Michelle Robinson-Hayes is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who focuses on men's wellbeing among a broad range of concerns. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. She also supports those facing grief, addiction, ADHD and the challenges that come with life changes.
Her approach is practical and down to earth. Sessions are client-centred and collaborative, with attention to what the person needs now. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and Mindfulness to build calm. Hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when appropriate.
Michelle brings ten years of counselling experience alongside a long background in senior management. That mix gives her a pragmatic style for setting goals and tracking progress. She has run a private practice called The Listening Tree for over eight years and has taught counselling and hypnotherapy up to level 5.
Her training record includes work with bereavement services and substantial placement hours with CRUSE. She has provided mentoring to students and supervised other counsellors. Michelle is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Michelle offers support in English and accepts international clients. Her work suits people who want clear, structured sessions combined with a warm, listening approach. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's priorities first by creating space to talk and be heard. Online sessions can keep that focus by allowing time to identify goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical tools to change them. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood and stress and can be practised through exercises between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying mindfulness techniques one week and CBT tools the next, then reviewing what helps most.
The biography notes experience with telephone and video counselling, but current session options should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people outside the local area to access a therapist with experience in bereavement support, hypnotherapy and workplace-related stress. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step to find a practical arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions and many life changes. Other areas include ADHD, intimacy concerns, body image and career-related stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centred, combining listening with goal setting. She uses clear techniques while keeping sessions focused on what the person wants to change.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of counselling experience and over eight years running her own practice, plus background in senior management and training roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access services?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions telephone and video counselling experience but does not specify current formats. Please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.