- Non-judgemental approach
- Focus on self-worth
- Practical emotional skills
About Michael
Michael Boulton offers a warm, person-centred counselling style that aims to help people feel heard and understood. He works in a respectful, non-judgemental way and focuses on each person as an individual. People can expect calm presence and steady support as they talk through difficult feelings and situations.
With four years of practice, Michael draws on Client-Centred Therapy to help clients name feelings and build self-worth. He explains things simply and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him. That practical focus is paired with an openness to diversity and difference in identity and experience.
Michael supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also works with issues linked to trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, panic and post-traumatic stress. Additional areas he helps with include adoption and foster care, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, seasonal affective disorder, sexuality, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
Sessions with Michael are aimed at helping clients better manage feelings and make clearer choices. He encourages people to express emotions more freely and to develop greater autonomy in daily life. The goal is steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.
If someone wants to explore whether his style fits, the suggested first step is to begin the matching process and schedule an initial appointment. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Client-centred and existential approaches in online practice
Michael works from a Client-Centred perspective that places the person's experience at the heart of therapy. This approach focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people express feelings more clearly, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-worth and relationship to identity.He also draws on Existential Therapy ideas, which look at meaning, choice and responsibility. These ideas can help when someone feels stuck, empty, overwhelmed by life changes, or uncertain about their path.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work together with each person to decide what fits best. That means discussing goals, preferences and how sessions feel, then adapting the approach over time in a collaborative way.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access regular support from where they are based, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, and people affected by trauma and abuse. He also helps with LGBT matters, self-esteem and panic symptoms, plus several related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that emphasises listening and acceptance. Existential ideas may also inform sessions by looking at meaning and choice.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of professional experience working with a range of personal and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
His profile shows BACP as his credential and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.