About Michael
Michael Halpin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He works with those dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, addiction and mood difficulties. He also supports people navigating grief, trauma, ADHD and identity-related issues, including LGBT concerns.
He approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity and compassion to create a place where clients can speak openly. Michael adapts sessions to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method.
Background and approach
He draws on client-centred principles to listen and reflect what matters most to the individual. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help break unhelpful thinking and build practical skills for everyday life. His background includes four years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
That experience has included work with people facing complex life changes and long-term difficulties. He aims to combine shorter-term practical tools with deeper exploration when needed. Sessions usually focus on clear goals, coping strategies and improving communication.
Michael will discuss priorities and a plan in early meetings so people know what to expect. He encourages people to take manageable steps and keeps the pace set by each client. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Michael offers steady support while people find ways to feel more confident and in control.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Michael is listed here; the rest shows what else Michael works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current ways of relating. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build safer, more trusting connections. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a listening, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and direction of the work. This approach is useful when someone needs space to make sense of their feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress to create clearer coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work collaboratively to decide what best fits each person's goals and preferences. Early sessions typically include talking about priorities, trying an approach, and adjusting based on how the work feels.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can suit people who prefer not to travel, who have irregular schedules, or who want to try practical exercises and worksheets between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt methods so therapy works within daily life rather than expecting big changes overnight.
Questions people ask about Michael
What issues does Michael commonly help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, trauma, ADHD and identity-related matters such as LGBT concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Michael uses a combination of client-centred listening and practical techniques. He aims to hear what matters to you and then offer tools to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people across a range of life challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and operates from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, though practical arrangements will be discussed during the booking process.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the current options before booking to understand how sessions are conducted.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies by location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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