- Person-centred
- CBT-informed
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative
About Michael
Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He brings three years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships and work-related wellbeing. Michael aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly and start to untangle difficult feelings.
He uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions often focus on practical steps to manage anxiety and low mood alongside deeper reflection about patterns in relationships and attachment. Michael also supports people exploring gender and sexual identity and those facing prejudice or shame.
People come for help with grief, trauma, addiction, sleep problems and anger as well as career-related stress and coping with life changes. He offers support around intimacy, body image, compulsive behaviours, and the particular dynamics of non-monogamous relationships and kink culture.
Michael works in a straightforward, person-centred way that values the client’s experience. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also uses psychodynamic and existential perspectives to look at long-standing patterns and meaning in life.
If someone wants to begin, the usual route is to press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Michael’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathic listening and acceptance so clients can understand their feelings and make their own choices. This is useful for stress, relationship worries and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage low mood. It often includes clear steps you can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared task. Michael works collaboratively to decide whether to emphasise person-centred listening, CBT techniques or elements from psychodynamic and existential thinking. He will check in about what feels most helpful and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and offer a quieter way to check in on a busy day. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or when less bandwidth is available, so discussing practicalities is part of the first steps.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and anger issues, and work-related wellbeing.
What is Michael's therapy style like?
He works in a person-centred way that is practical and conversational, combining different approaches to suit each person’s needs.
How long has he been practising?
Michael has three years of experience working with a range of presenting concerns and client backgrounds.
Where is Michael based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Michael?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.