Michele Stow, ACA

Michele Stow is an ACA counsellor who focuses on practical, person-centred care. She offers calm, down-to-earth support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and big life changes. Michele also helps people manage ADHD and the day-to-day impact of burnout and emotional overwhelm.

Her style is strengths-based and tailored. Sessions aim to build simple tools a person can use between appointments. Michele blends nervous system regulation, Emotional Freedom Techniques and mindfulness with hands-on strategies that fit into busy routines.

She has five years of professional experience working with a wide age range, and she also supports parents and carers facing caregiving stress. Michele pays attention to how neurodivergence, chronic illness and ageing shape everyday life and coping needs.

In a typical session she listens first, then tries small, practical exercises to test what helps. Michele prioritises skills that can be practised at home, at work, or during a short break in the day. The aim is resilience and clearer ways to manage difficult moments.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Michele offers a steady, non-judgemental presence. She works collaboratively, helping people set realistic goals and notice gradual change over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online support

Many of Michele's methods focus on practical skills people can use day to day. Nervous system regulation involves short exercises that calm bodily arousal and help reduce overwhelm; these are useful for anxiety, burnout and emotional dysregulation. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) combines simple tapping with focused attention to address stress and emotional stuck points. Mindfulness practices teach short attention skills that strengthen self-awareness and steadying strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will talk with a person about their goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try techniques that fit those needs. This collaborative process helps identify the methods that suit someone best over a few sessions.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, remove travel time and allow brief check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also let people practise techniques in the places where they live their day-to-day life, making new skills easier to adopt.