- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-focused methods
- Seven years' experience
About Michael
Michael Johansen is a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma-related difficulties.
He uses a person-centred style that keeps things straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what the client brings in the moment, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify feelings and options. Michael also uses trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting daily life.
People often come to him for help with self-esteem, major life changes, parenting strain and career stress. He also supports issues such as attachment and abandonment worries, relationship communication problems, anger, and difficulties around intimacy.
Michael explains his thinking plainly and aims to build practical steps alongside understanding. He will work with a client to identify small changes that can make stressful situations easier to handle and to notice patterns that cause repeated problems.
His approach draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas, and on trauma-focused work when needed. That combination allows exploration of current concerns while paying attention to how earlier experiences shape present behaviour.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michael practises in the UK. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask questions about how he works and what to expect before booking a first session.
How Michael's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's perspective, with the counsellor offering active listening and reflection to help make sense of feelings. This approach suits worries like anxiety, self-esteem and relationship communication because it centres on the client's experience and priorities.Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat over time and how past relationships influence current behaviour. It can help with issues such as attachment, abandonment fears and repeated relationship difficulties by bringing those patterns into awareness.
Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the impact of distressing events and aims to reduce their ongoing hold on daily life. This is used when past harm continues to affect mood, memory or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work collaboratively with each client to decide which methods to use, adjusting choices based on symptoms, goals and preferences rather than applying one fixed model.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let a client choose whether to be on camera. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular sessions alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and trauma-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way, listening and reflecting to help clients clarify feelings and find practical steps forward.
How long has he been practising?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials does he hold 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 I work with him from outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.