Counsellor profile
Michelle Kalam, BACP
Therapeutic Counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Michelle
Michelle Kalam is a Therapeutic Counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of professional experience and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain and other life changes.
She commonly supports adults facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, and work-related strain such as compassion fatigue. Michelle also works with people coping with abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation.
In sessions she aims to keep conversations straightforward and practical. She invites clients to talk through feelings and everyday problems, and looks for small, manageable steps that ease pressure at home and at work. Michelle pays attention to communication patterns and how past experiences shape present reactions.
Her approach is suited to someone who wants clear, steady support while they sort out difficult emotions. She will listen to what is most pressing and help make a plan for next steps, whether that means stabilising mood, improving how you set boundaries, or managing grief and loss.
Michelle works in English and accepts clients internationally. Before booking, confirm the current session options so they match your needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Michelle uses evidence-based techniques to help people manage emotions and day-to-day pressures. One common method focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety or low mood active, then testing small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and some eating or body image concerns.Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early experiences shape current reactions. That can make it easier to change communication and boundary-setting with partners or family members. These methods aim to make problems feel more manageable rather than overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and together you will choose methods that suit you. That collaborative choice can be adjusted as you go, so the way you work can change if priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can fit around daily life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule sessions around childcare or work breaks. Registered or accredited professionals can offer this flexibility while focusing on what you want to address.
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Also works with
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain and relationship and family difficulties among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are straightforward and practical, focusing on talking through feelings and finding manageable next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a therapeutic counsellor.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; check session details before booking to confirm suitability for your location.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.