About me
When you're used to being the guy who carries the weight, solves the problems, and just keeps moving forward, admitting you've hit a wall isn't easy.
Hello, I’m Michael. I am a Registered Psychotherapist specialising in working with men who are dealing with intense stress, anxiety, burnout, and relationship breakdowns.
My goal is to provide a straightforward, down-to-earth space where you don't have to filter what's going on. Men are frequently told to 'man up' or white-knuckle their way through tough times. I know exactly how isolating that is because in 2016, I was diagnosed with anxiety myself and realized how little targeted support there was out there for men. That personal experience drove me to specialise in men's mental health, including my work as a lead facilitator with Mentel.
Life can get incredibly overwhelming, whether you're navigating a relationship crisis, workplace pressure, or just feeling completely stuck. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out, and you don't need to look for the 'perfect' words. We start exactly where you are, working as a team to help you regain clarity, control, and a strong sense of direction.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked with clients to help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, workplace issues, bereavement, relationship breakdowns, loss, grief, and worrying. Facilitating them to find their own answers.
- I have completed extensive clinical training as part of an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology.
- Delivered structured counselling sessions under professional supervision.
- Maintained professional case notes and client records in line with ethical and confidentiality requirements.
- Engaged in regular clinical supervision to support reflective practice and professional development.
My full qualifications are:
- MSc Counselling & Positive Psychology
- BSc Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I offer discounts for the following people:
- Ex-military or forces workers
- NHS workers affected by their work in the pandemic
- Low-income clients
- People wishing to book 6+ sessions in advance.
When I work
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Further information
My Approach: Collaborative and Practical
Therapy works best when it feels like a real, transparent conversation between two equals. While I hold an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology and a BSc in Psychology, I don't rely on clinical, blank-faced silence or 'therapy speak.'
My approach is active and collaborative. We will look closely at the root causes of what's driving your anxiety or stress, while simultaneously building a practical toolkit to help you handle day-to-day life.
In our sessions, we will focus on:
Breaking the cycle: Identifying the exact automatic patterns and habits keeping you stuck.
Building your toolkit: Developing clear, logical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood in real-time.
Navigating pressure: Processing major life transitions, relationship crises, or intense workplace stress safely.
Strengthening mindset: Utilizing positive psychology to focus on your inherent strengths, resilience, and personal growth.
Reaching out is usually the hardest part. To keep things entirely low-pressure, I offer a free, informal 15-minute introductory call. It’s just a straightforward chat for you to share what’s happening, ask questions, and see if the way I work fits what you're looking for.
