Michèle Junges-Stainthorpe's experience
Michele is an experienced counsellor/therapist who works with individual adults, couples, children, young people, and families. She works with a wide range of issues and problems including: autism, neuro-diversity, ADHD; depression/low mood; anxiety; stress; bereavement/grief; eating and body image issues; self-harm; life transitions; obessive compulsive disorder (OCD); post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); anger; gender and sexual identity; alcohol and substance related issues; relationship issues; chronic illness; and many more issues.
Michèle extends a warm welcome to children, teenagers, and adults who are navigating the challenges of survival in a neurotypical society. She is fluent in French and is happy to work with people who would feel more comfortable speaking in this language. She also has some knowledge of Russian and German.
Michèle's way of working
Michèle tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the needs and preferences of each individual. She uses a variety of techniques / approaches in her counselling / therapy work including: Schema Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, DBT-Informed Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients make sense of their circumstances and discover how they can use their own personal, social and material resources to cope in the future. Her approach is based on helping a client find the root of their unresolved issues and process them, rather than concentrating on the problem itself.
Michèle's background and experience
Michèle has worked in a range of roles and settings including as a teacher, a school counsellor in an international school, with private companies, voluntary organisations and in private practice.
She has a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC 5) from South Tyneside College. In addition, she has a BA (hons) in French, Russian and Politics from the University of Northumbria.
Michèle is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Professional experience
21 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma, AbuseADHD
Additional areas of focus: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 / 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele Junges-Stainthorpe. 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.
Michele has been a wonderful therapist to me for nearly 3 years, supporting me through some really tough times. Helping me see a path through the darkness and showing me parts of myself that I needed to take account of in the process. Invaluable in so many ways.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michele is very professional, we have a great rapport as therapist and client. she gives additional support sending relevant article relating to topics we've been discussing which I find very helpful. Would definitely recommend her.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thus far after just few sessions I already look forward to the next session. Michelle is extremely knowledgable and warming and understanding . I really like her approach and methodology to say the least !
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
After years of going to therapy and trying out different therapists, Michele was the first one who truly made me feel seen, valued and understood. I haven’t been with her for a very long time yet but already I feel so validated that I can confidently say that my healing journey has finally started. Thank you so much!
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Good therapist
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
This is my second time to do counseling with Michele, the first time was continued for around two months. I so appreciate her guidance to assist me to see things objectively, specially the understanding the compassion the empathy she offered when I needed it the most.
I will always recommend people to try with her, wish you have a lovely experience with her for your well-beings.
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Michele Junges-Stainthorpe est une psychiatre a l'écoute compréhensive
et sensible elle est ponctuel et évite au maximum de blesser ses patients
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Perfect ❤️❤️❤️
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Makes me feel better
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Very friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Michele has been there for me since the day I started with BH. Her wisdom, knowledge and expertise in neurodivergency and trauma has been incredibly helpful and validating. Michele has pushed and challenged me to actively face and acknowledge previous traumas before encouraging me to address exactly how it has impacted me. Because of Michele I now have a beautiful individual I can confide in with complete and unwavering confidence. Michele, thank you, you are a diamond in this world - Continue to be a light that will never be extinguished.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Michele has been extremely helpful to me and a huge support during a difficult time and huge life changes. She offered insight and support and I really felt relieved and more positive after speaking with her. She helped me to work through a number of different life challenges, or look at them with a different perspective. I would highly recommend Michele and her support!
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Very pleased to finally found a therapist who actually understands what I am dealing with !
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Michele is a compassionate and empathetic therapist who truly listens to her clients. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space for them to express their thoughts and feelings openly. Michele's attentive listening skills allow her to understand her clients on a deep level, helping them to feel heard and validated. Her ability to listen actively and attentively enables her to provide insightful reflections and guidance that support her clients in their journey towards healing and growth.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Michele is knowledgeable, open, provides a safe place. She is supportive and insightful and was just right for helping me through my issues. I won’t hesitate to contact her again.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I get super shy sometimes around new people but Michele made me feel comfortable almost immediately. It’s refreshing to know I’m going to be working with her because she makes me feel really supported
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Michele is lovely and a great listener!
She's quick to understand complex situations and gives good advice.
I want to thank her for her support.
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michele has been extremely supportive, friendly and has given me great advise on all of my issues. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with their mental health.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
An excellent therapist. Non-judgmental but prepared to challenge me where appropriate. Sincerely wanting to understand me and help me with my issues.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Michele quickly learns and identifies the root to my concerns and she perfectly defines things that I can't but already damaging in my life. She offers her advice when I seek for it and helps me understand there are ways to overcome the troubles. I hope there are more people like Michele, and hope she has her own Michele in life.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Really great listener and really asks me the important questions or explores what I need to when I need to etc
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Michele got very quickly to the crux of the issues that prompted me to seek her help. She listens , offers sensible suggestions and
helped greatly in charting a way forward.
I am in a far better place now than 8 months ago.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I really enjoyed a lot these last weeks with Michele! She is a great therapist who helps knowing oneself better :)
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Was compassionate and I felt heard after the session. However tried to tie
Everything to childhood trauma and hardships parents had to go through. In my opinion outside of family therapy she is not particularly suited
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Speaking to Michele is just what I needed! She made me think of different perspectives, made me feel validated and heard, and I could trust her to open up too. You can also genuinely feel like she cares!
Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michele helped me take back control during a confusing time. She listens, helps me identify issues and solutions, never judging and helping not exaggerate my issues!
It was wonderful working either her, I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Michele is very insightful and understanding. As a registered health professional myself I feel it extremely difficult to coo-berate with anyone without insight into the health care system as a whole as otherwise, it doesn’t help me. Purely because the majority of my issues stem from my job working for the NHS. I really appreciate the understanding and time spent during our sessions.
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michele is great, listens well and has an empathetic ear!
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Michele is great and she knows how to communicate with me in order for me to open up about my issues without making me feel pressured to make progress, at the same time she knows how to make me work on myself and guide me through new directions. I've had interesting sessions with her and she's helping me a lot.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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