Michael Hackney
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About me
You may be feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Perhaps you have tried to explain what you are going through, but still feel unheard or alone with it. You might not know what needs to change, only that carrying on as you are feels difficult. I offer space to talk without having to make everything sound clear or manageable. Together, we can take time to understand what is happening for you, including the feelings and experiences that have been hard to put into words.
I am an integrative counsellor with a person-centred, relational foundation. I offer a thoughtful, engaged relationship where we can explore difficult feelings, question familiar assumptions and notice patterns together, with care and respect for your pace.
ADHD, addiction and relationship difficulties are areas of particular interest within my integrative counselling practice. We can explore overwhelm, self-criticism, coping patterns or difficulties with others, guided by your individual experience and what you hope to gain from counselling.
I offer individual online counselling for adults and older adults. My approach is adapted to your needs, recognising how your relationships, experiences and wider circumstances affect your wellbeing.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are used to managing alone or putting others first. You do not need the right words or a clear goal to begin. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so you can ask questions, share what brings you here, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling, First Class Honours. Also I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I’ve supported adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression and addiction, these areas are of particular interest to me in my practice. My wider work has involved working one-to-one with adults from a range of backgrounds, including people experiencing homelessness or difficulties with alcohol and other substances. I’ve helped people identify what matters to them, set their own goals and connect with other services when they needed additional support.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £50. Concessionary rates are available, so please ask if cost is a barrier.
I offer reduced rates for students working towards professional qualifications in higher education.
I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call so you can ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
Further information
The duration of therapy should, wherever clinically and practically possible, be informed by the individual client's needs, preferences and therapeutic progress, rather than determined solely by an organisational treatment model.
