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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential perspectives
- LGBT concerns
About Michael
Michael Boulton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of practice experience. He works mainly with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression using person-centred approaches and existential ideas.
Michael centres sessions on what the person brings. He listens without judgement and aims to help people name and make sense of difficult feelings. He emphasises equality and respect during conversations about identity, relationships and past hurts.
In practical terms he helps people manage symptoms such as panic, social anxiety, low mood and seasonal lows. He also supports people affected by adoption and foster care histories, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Sexuality and young adult issues are addressed within his work when relevant.
Michael uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's perspective and help build self-worth. He also draws on Existential Therapy to examine meaning, choice and how someone relates to their life circumstances. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and on small steps they can try between appointments.
He offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low mood and issues around identity because it prioritises the person's experience and pace.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when someone feels stuck, empty or is struggling with life direction, and it complements person-centred work by encouraging exploration of values and decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the person to decide which elements to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. That process can be reviewed and adjusted as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting appointments around work or study and avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make regular contact easier to maintain and allow focused conversations within a shorter window when needed.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy and draws on Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on the person's perspective and on exploring meaning and choice.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling practice experience working with a range of presenting issues.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use 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.