About Michael
Michael Boulton uses a person-centred approach to counselling. He aims to create a respectful space where people can speak openly about stress, anxiety, depression and issues linked to identity and past harm. He introduces himself simply and listens without judging, helping clients name their feelings and think about next steps.
With four years of practice, Michael draws on Client-Centred and Existential approaches to guide sessions. He focuses on what matters to the person in front of him, whether that is trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, or struggles around sexuality and being LGBT.
How Michael works
He also supports people dealing with panic, dissociation, seasonal low mood and the practical challenges of adoption and foster care. Sessions are organised around the client’s experience. Michael encourages people to explore painful memories, shame or emptiness at a pace that feels manageable.
He works to increase self-worth so people can make decisions that feel more authentic to them. Conversations are plain and down-to-earth. He aims to be steady and present during difficult moments, offering understanding and gentle challenge when needed.
The goal is clearer self-knowledge and practical ways to cope with unwanted thoughts and feelings. People who want to start are invited to use the platform’s matching process to connect. Michael will then plan sessions that fit the person’s needs and the practicalities of their life.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Michael’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on hearing the person's experience without judging. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance so people can explore stress, identity questions and low self-worth in their own words. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility and helps when someone feels stuck, empty or unsure about life directions.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Michael will talk with each person about their goals, worries and what feels most useful. Together they will decide which elements of Client-Centred or Existential work to use and adjust the plan as things change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging supports shorter updates or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful conversation and practical progress.
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