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Michele Junges-Stainthorpe, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Experienced counsellor for parents

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Years in practice
21
Registration
BACP
Languages
English, French
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Michele

Michele Junges-Stainthorpe welcomes parents and carers who are feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands. She writes simply and listens closely so people can talk about what is hard. Michele uses clear, practical steps alongside deeper conversations to help people find ways forward.

Michele has 21 years of practice across schools, voluntary groups, personal companies and independent practice. She holds a BA in Counselling from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC Level 5) from South Tyneside College.

Background and approach

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her approach is tailored to each person. Sometimes conversations focus on immediate coping and problem solving.

Other times they look at long-standing patterns rooted in early experience. Techniques draw from client-centred work, cognitive approaches, psychodynamic ideas and clinical hypnotherapy where useful. Michele often helps people facing parenting stress, relationship strain, anxiety and grief.

She also supports those managing ADHD, trauma, depression and sleep difficulties. Additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns and navigating blended-family issues. Sessions can be held in English or French, and Michele has some knowledge of Russian and German.

She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, helping people find manageable next steps and rebuild confidence. For parents who need clear, calm help with family life, Michele offers a down-to-earth style that balances short-term tools with deeper emotional work.

Focus areas and approaches

What Michele works with

Everything Michele lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michele helps people with.

Approaches Michele lists

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Michele uses client-centred work to start from what matters to the person. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions. It suits issues where someone needs space to be heard and to build confidence.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping strategies that parents can use day to day.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed techniques are used when people need help with emotion regulation and boundary setting. These skills can be useful for managing anger, relationship tension and strong stress reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative view means plans can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and hold longer, reflective work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat or text messaging suits brief check-ins or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life and busy schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about Michele

What issues can Michele help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting and relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression and sleep problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is adaptable and person-focused. She blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive and DBT-informed approaches and, when helpful, hypnotherapy or psychodynamic work.

How long has she practised?

She has 21 years of experience across schools, voluntary organisations, personal companies and independent practice.

Where is Michele based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds a BA in Counselling and a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (BTEC Level 5).

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and French, and she has some working knowledge of Russian and German.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines and preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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