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Michelle Rutter, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 21 reviews
Great news, Michelle is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Michelle provides great support and resources for the challenges I experience daily. She is compassionate and empathetic. Our rapport has grown over the years and it's comforting to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is warm and deeply understanding - she understands my issues and gently guides me through them.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Michelle

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am a person centred counseller based in a small town in the United Kingdom. I have worked with many clients with a vast range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, OCD, and ADHD. I have also supported people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma in their life. The therapy I use is person centred which enables clients to be open, honest, safe and heard.

I believe in treating everyone with equality yet as individuals with great compassion, sensitivity and respect in a non judgemental way. My approach combines person centred therapy with a humanistic approach along with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches. All dialog and treatment plans will be tailored to the unique and specific need of each client.

It can be difficult to find the courage to seek support and take the first step towards overcoming challenging situations that arise in life. However, if you feel ready to take them steps to make positive changes in your life I am here to support you on your journey to a more fulfilling and happier way of being.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Cancer Chronic pain, illness, and disability Dissociation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 395654 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Michelle Rutter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Understanding Support Insightful Supportive Caring Empathetic Professional Recommend

Michelle provides great support and resources for the challenges I experience daily. She is compassionate and empathetic. Our rapport has grown over the years and it's comforting to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is warm and deeply understanding - she understands my issues and gently guides me through them.

Reviewed November 2024

Michelle is an incredibly empathetic, insightful and supportive therapist. She’s a great listener and has helped me with both new tools and insights. I would recommend her to anybody!

Reviewed July 2024

Michelle is knowledge, respectful and has a good availability. She has helped me through some life struggles

Reviewed June 2024

Michelle is sensitive to my plethora of mental health challenges

Reviewed May 2024

Michelle is professional, punctual, and offers a variety of solutions to problems raised in our conversations.

Reviewed March 2024

Bonded with Michelle straight away.,very important for my recovery.

Reviewed January 2024

Michelle is always present to me exploring my issues and I have a great relationship with her. I love her person centred approach and have learned a lot more self acceptance through working with Michelle.

Reviewed January 2024

Michelle's sensitive and caring manner has helped me reveal the challenges I experience daily. She provides me with positive solutions to the negative feelings I experience. Her willingness to listen through my tears and provide comfort and assurance that I am able to learn how to live with what often feels like crushing depression.

Reviewed January 2024

I've only just started seeing Michelle, but so far she has been kind, understanding, nonpushy, insightful and funny.

Reviewed December 2023

Brilliant and insightful. Caters the style of therapy to my needs.

Reviewed November 2023

Michelle is a very honest, kind, professional therapist approaching each person individually without any judgment. Just trying to support the taught therapy process as it should be I suppose as much as she can so that the best results can be achieved. Very natural in her skills and support.

Reviewed November 2023

Michelle has been lovely in sessions and helped me through listening and asking poignant questions as needed.

Reviewed November 2023

I love our conversations, thank you Michelle for all the help and support

Reviewed November 2023

She’s extremely patient with my ups and downs and is very supportive and helps me work through my feelings and understand them. I always leave feeling like I’m not a broken person and that I am worthy of love and respect. She’s a legend.

Reviewed August 2023

Michelle helped me through a really difficult time in my life. She listened and helped provide great insight in to where my problems had arisen. She suggested some excellent coping strategies which continue to be useful (progress isn't linear after all).

Reviewed July 2023

Michelle and I have a great rapport .She's helped me see the challenges I faced with 'different eyes'. i.e. When I tell her about my "failures' she encourages me to look what part of said 'failure' is actually an accomplishment. With her assistance I am able to sincerely appreciate my relationship with my spouse and others.

Reviewed July 2023

Michelle was super kind and understanding, and took time to hear me out. She was caring, and gave me the right tools that I needed to work on certain areas. She was also very experienced, because she was able to pin point the exact reasons I was feeling how I was.

Reviewed March 2023

I worked with Michelle for a month and found her extremely helpful. She's very easy to talk to and has helped me to work through my issues. She's provided me with long term coping tools. I would definitely recommend Michelle as a therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s understanding, listens, supportive, is straight up doesn’t sugar coat it. Gives me different perspectives on the situation and let’s me figure out the best one for me. I just clicked with her feel safe talking to her no judgement

Reviewed January 2023

So far Michelle has been top-notch: agreeable, understanding, proactive in proposing exercises and documents to help me move forward

Reviewed December 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michelle Rutter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michelle Rutter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michelle Rutter speak?

Michelle Rutter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michelle Rutter have?

Michelle Rutter has 5 years of experience.

Where is Michelle Rutter licensed to practice?

Michelle Rutter is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Michelle Rutter accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Michelle Rutter accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michelle Rutter offer?

Michelle Rutter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Michelle Rutter?

Michelle Rutter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michelle Rutter?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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