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- Relationship concerns
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Michael
Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain and issues connected to gender and sexuality. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps rather than labels or jargon.
He offers a direct, person-focused style that combines different therapeutic ideas to suit each person. That means using client-centred work to listen closely, cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, and psychodynamic or existential perspectives when looking at deeper patterns. Michael adapts his approach depending on what the client wants to address.
Common topics he helps people with include stress, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and sleep problems. He also works with matters such as attachment and abandonment, body image and control issues, and sexual issues including BDSM, kink and non-monogamous arrangements. He can support clients coping with prejudice, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours.
Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to test out small changes between meetings. Michael encourages practical experiments, reflective discussion and clearer routines to help with mood and daily functioning. The style is conversational and focused on what is helpful right now.
He conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. If someone wishes to begin, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial meeting using the service's booking pathway.
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Approaches used in remote counselling and what they involve
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the client's perspective and focuses on being heard. It helps people clarify feelings and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines. Existential Therapy examines life meaning, choice and values and can help when someone faces big life changes or struggles with purpose.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and make that decision together, based on the person's goals and practical needs. Sessions can combine elements from different approaches as they test what helps in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel by removing commute time and allowing flexible scheduling. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let clients choose not to use video if that suits them better. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote work to maintain continuity of care and adapt the approach to each person's daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues along with trauma, addiction, grief and sleep problems. Additional focuses include body image, attachment concerns, sexual issues and prejudice related difficulties.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. These are combined to fit the problem being worked on.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working as a counsellor. That tenure reflects the work described and the approaches he uses.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the service's booking information.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session. That process connects you to the booking and matching system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.