- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- BACP registered
About Michael
Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He supports people coping with grief, trauma and major life changes. Michael works with issues such as parenting concerns, career stress, self-esteem and anger. He also helps people facing attachment, abandonment and intimacy worries.
He uses a person-centred approach so conversations start with what matters most to the individual. That means listening closely, asking gentle questions and following the client’s pace so sessions feel balanced and calm. Michael also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that still affect daily life.
For trauma-related concerns he applies trauma-focused methods to help people process difficult experiences and build coping skills. He aims to create a non-judgemental, empathetic space where people can talk openly and try small changes between meetings.
Michael holds BACP accreditation, which indicates his professional registration in the United Kingdom. He has seven years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, autism and relationship difficulties.
Sessions are focused on practical steps as well as understanding feelings. Michael invites clients to explore options and set goals that fit their life. To begin, readers should check the booking instructions on the profile and follow the Start Therapy process described below.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Michael practises person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client’s concerns. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they name priorities and set goals for change.He also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns that began in earlier relationships and still affect them now. Those insights can help with recurring problems in relationships, self-esteem and emotional reactions.
For trauma-related difficulties he draws on trauma-focused methods to guide processing of past events and to strengthen coping strategies. This work aims to reduce ongoing distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will help clients decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and cut travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only meetings when video is not preferable. Registered or accredited professionals use these options to help people continue therapy in ways that suit their life and routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes. His work also covers relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Michael uses a person-centred way of working, listening closely and following what the client brings. He also uses psychodynamic perspectives and trauma-focused methods when they fit the client’s needs.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of issues, including trauma, attachment difficulties and ADHD-related concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP. BACP indicates professional registration in the UK.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.