Michelle Harper
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About me
Hi, I’m Michelle.
I’m a qualified therapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I support people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves particularly those healing from difficult or traumatic relationships.
My work centres on helping you understand how past experiences have shaped your emotional world, your patterns, and your sense of self. I combine evidence-based talking therapy with body-based approaches that support the nervous system, including trauma-informed work, inner child healing, nervous system regulation techniques, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
This integrative, holistic approach helps you heal on both an emotional and physiological level. Together, we focus on rebuilding self-worth, strengthening boundaries, and reconnecting you with a calmer, more grounded version of yourself.
As a BACP-registered therapist, I work ethically and compassionately, offering a safe, steady space where you can explore at your own pace and feel genuinely supported.
Whether you’re recovering from an unhealthy relationship, navigating self-doubt, or searching for a new beginning, I will walk alongside you as you move towards clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
What to expect from sessions
Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and take place either in my peaceful room in Whitstable, Kent, or online, whichever feels most comfortable for you.
Your first session will gently explore what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and how we can work together to support your goals.
Discovery call
Finding a therapist you feel safe with is an important part of the process. I offer a free 15 -minute phone or Zoom discovery call so you can get a sense of me, ask questions, and decide whether I feel like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.
- Somatic Experiencing Certificate
- Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Level 3 Integrative Counselling Certificate
- Level 2 Counselling skills
- EFT (emotional freedom technique) Qualified Practitioner
- Canterbury Christchurch University BA (hons) 2:1 Childhood Studies
Additional Training/CPD
- TA101 Transactional Analysis
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Fees
£90.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- I offer an initial 20-minute free consultation via phone, email or zoom to discuss your needs
- My session fees are £90 for 60 mins. Concessions are available, please do ask. I offer both zoom and face to face.
- Weekend fees are £100
- Sessions can begin from a 6 week block payment of £540
- I also work long term or as long as you would like to feel fulfilled with your healing journey.
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