Michelle Banfield-Curran, BACP, NCPS
Calm, reflective support for anxious or grieving clients
Details
| Name | Michelle Banfield-Curran |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP, NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP, NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Michelle
Michelle Banfield-Curran is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers a calm, listening presence for people coping with stress, anxiety, loss or trouble with self-esteem. Michelle aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and find clearer ways forward.
She works in a conversational and reflective way, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Her approach draws on Narrative, Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, Jungian and Mindfulness ideas to open up new perspectives.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve talking through recent events and life patterns to make sense of feelings and choices. Michelle has supported people facing trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief and a loss of sense of self. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, body image and caregiver stress.
These topics are explored at a pace set by the person seeking help. Her style is respectful and compassionate. She aims to create space for people to be heard and to experiment with different ways of coping.
Practical steps and reflective work are used together so progress can be noticed between sessions. Therapy sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist’s availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
The Narrative approach helps people tell and reframe their life stories. It looks at the events and meanings that shape how someone sees themselves and considers alternative storylines to open up new options.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people recognise how early bonds influence current trust, closeness and conflict, and supports building more supported ways of relating.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s perspective at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead so conversations stay relevant to what matters most.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods collaboratively. That way sessions can be adjusted as needs change over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to maintain continuity while balancing daily commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She also works with related issues like abandonment, attachment problems, codependency and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, combining narrative exploration with client-centred listening and mindfulness. Sessions focus on making sense of patterns and finding practical ways to cope day to day.
What background and experience does she have?
Michelle has three years of professional experience in the UK working with the concerns listed above. She uses a blend of narrative, attachment-based, Jungian, client-centred and mindfulness approaches.
What credentials and location should I note?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom. Those are the documented professional details provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the information supplied.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Contacting this therapist
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