I am an integrative counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Keele University in the UK. and also an EMDR practitioner. I have over 13 years of experience working in the field of counselling and welfare. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, berevement and loss, relationship issues and career challenges.
My therapy style is warm and collaborative. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and see my role as your therapist as a guiding one allowing you to explore your issues at your own pace whilst empathically challenging any negative cognitions . At the heart of my approach is person centred belief that you are the expert on yourself and combined with some cognitive-beharioural and Transactional analysis interventions we will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your individual and specific needs.
With this platform, we’re not limited to weekly sessions-- you can write everyday which gives you a place to express yourself, and I'll be here to listen and provide valuable feedback. We have tools that you can take into your daily life. I'd love to learn more about what you've been struggling with as well as your goals, and how you would like life to change for the better.
I recognise that it takes courage to seek out someone to help you move forward to a more fulfilling and happier life, but by reading the information here you have already taken the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that next step, I am here to support and, more importantly, to empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #039849
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen (Michelle Preferred) Moores. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I feel completely at ease with Michelle, she’s such good listener. Michelle has given me back my confidence in life that I didn’t realise I needed. I was struggling to keep up with life two young children, a husband. I will highly recommend Michelle as a therapist.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Michelle is amazing and has made a significant improvement to my mental health.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Michelle really understands the level of depressed I've been and has been really gentle with me. It is refreshing to speak to someone impartial with experience which has really helped me
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Michelle has helped greatly with my struggles and has replied to me at all hours of the day. Having somebody professional like her ready to help has been a godsend for me during my difficult times.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I don’t know how to start. I think anyone would be lucky to have Michelle as their therapist. I had done therapy twice before her and each time it felt like something was missing. Now that I work with her, I know why. She is beyond helpful, caring, and present. She makes me feel like she is truly on my team and is cheering me on while providing me with helpful tools, frameworks, and exercises.
She has helped me so much and I could not recommend her enough.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
I have absolutely loved working with Michelle, she’s brilliant x
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Karen (Michelle Preferred) for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety