About Michael
Michael Johansen is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He also supports those dealing with depression, grief and loss, and relationship or parenting concerns. Michael is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
He draws on seven years of professional experience to guide sessions. Michael keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.
Background and approach
He listens closely and follows each person's pace rather than pushing a fixed plan. His approach is rooted in Client-Centred ideas, which means he encourages people to lead the conversation and find their own solutions. He also uses psychodynamic thinking to consider patterns that repeat over time, and trauma-focused work when past harm affects day-to-day life.
In practical terms, Michael helps people identify small, manageable steps. That can mean clearer boundaries, better ways to cope with strong feelings, or practical strategies for stressful situations. He explains ideas in plain language and focuses on what can change now.
Sessions can cover a wide range of topics beyond anxiety, including self-esteem, career issues, parenting and anger. Michael also pays attention to attachment, abandonment worries and issues linked to autism or avoidant personality traits. He aims to tailor conversations to the person's needs and goals.
Approaches that shape online conversations
Michael uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person at the heart of sessions, encouraging people to set the pace and bring what matters most. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood and decision-making by focusing on strengths and personal goals.He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects current wellbeing. That work aims to reduce the hold of painful memories and teach coping skills for strong emotions and flashbacks.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy itself. Michael collaborates with each person to work out which methods fit their needs, goals and comfort level. He adjusts the plan as the work unfolds rather than fixing it in advance.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and use screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs. Text and live chat suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress and understanding.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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