- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Social anxiety support
About Michael
Michael Boulton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. Sessions are presented in straightforward, plain language so people know what to expect.
Michael uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the person’s experience central. He listens for what matters most to the client and helps them put words to feelings they find hard to name. He also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and how someone wants to live their life.
In practical terms, sessions are conversational. Michael aims to help people understand and manage difficult feelings, and to build clearer ways of talking about themselves. He supports exploration of past events like trauma, adoption or foster care, and addresses issues such as panic attacks, dissociation, guilt and shame.
Michael lists work with sexuality, LGBT questions, seasonal mood changes and young adult issues among his areas of focus. He also helps people dealing with family problems, emptiness and low self-love. His approach is steady and direct, helping people notice patterns and consider different options for change.
To begin, people are invited to follow the site’s matching process and book a first session. Michael practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches work with online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy in Michael’s work means listening carefully to what the client says and helping them find their own words for feelings. It focuses on understanding the person and allowing them to lead the pace of work, which can help with anxiety and low self-esteem. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, values and choice, helping people consider how they want to live and what matters to them, which can be useful for issues like emptiness or life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss these styles with the client and decide collaboratively which ideas to use based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That discussion helps shape what happens in sessions and how progress is checked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or offer an option that avoids being on camera when that feels difficult. Many people find these practical adjustments helpful when managing social anxiety and day-to-day responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus social anxiety and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is primarily client-centred, focusing on the person’s experience, and also uses existential ideas about meaning and choice.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of practice working with varied issues including trauma, panic and adoption-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.