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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- LGBT matters
About Michael
Michael Hawthorne is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, relationship concerns and depression. He also supports people facing attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, self-love difficulties and social anxiety or phobia.
Michael keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He focuses on clear conversation about what is happening now and which steps might help. He adapts ways of working to each person's needs rather than following a single formula.
In early meetings he aims to map out patterns that keep problems going. That includes looking at how relationships, habits and thinking interact with feelings. From there he and the client decide on small, doable steps to try between sessions and check what helps.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and plain language to explain options. People can expect direct discussion of goals, regular review of progress, and adjustments to the plan if needed.
Michael offers sessions in English and practises in the UK. To begin, readers select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The site subscription model is used for booking and it can be cancelled at any time.
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How his approaches work in online sessions
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in clear, practical ways. One common approach is behavioural work that looks at actions and routines. This involves identifying unhelpful habits and testing small changes to reduce stress, anxiety or addictive behaviour. Another common element is working with thoughts and feelings to reduce their impact on daily life. That involves noticing patterns of negative thinking and practising alternative responses that can ease worry and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss options with each person and agree a way of working based on the client's goals, needs and preferences. The therapist treats this as a collaborative process with regular review and adjustments as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, have longer therapy meetings when needed, or choose a quieter time in the day for discussion.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, relationship issues and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, achievable steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a site subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.