- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- Relationship issues
About Michael
Michael Hawthorne is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns and relationship difficulties, and he also supports those coping with depression and social anxiety and phobia.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations centre on what feels most pressing right now, such as managing panic in social situations or reducing cravings. Michael aims to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and practise small changes between meetings.
Michael pays attention to attachment and communication problems that often sit behind relationship strain. He also addresses guilt, shame and feelings of isolation that can keep someone stuck. Practical steps and clearer communication are common parts of the work he offers.
He explains ideas in plain language and uses tools that people can apply outside sessions. Sessions include time to reflect and time to plan what to try next. Michael encourages gradual practice rather than large, sudden changes.
People meet him for short-term focused work and for longer conversations when needed. He works in English and is based in the UK. Before booking, clients are asked to follow the site process to match and schedule their first session.
Approaches and how online sessions are handled
Many of the techniques Michael uses are evidence-based and focused on practical change. One common approach is behavioural work that involves gradual, structured exposure to feared social situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This helps when speaking up or meeting new people feels overwhelming.Another useful strand is skills-based work that teaches communication and coping techniques for stress, cravings and difficult emotions. These skills give clear steps to try between sessions and can reduce the intensity of day-to-day struggles.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Michael will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful, discuss options, and adjust methods based on needs and goals. He treats the choice of approach as collaborative rather than fixed.
The exact online session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins. Different formats can also suit quieter check-ins, shorter updates, or sessions where being off camera is preferred.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship problems and depression, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
Conversations are practical and plainspoken, focusing on current problems, noticing patterns and trying small, doable changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.