- Person-Centred approach
- Existential therapy ideas
- LGBT and sexuality
About Michael
Michael Boulton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice experience. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and issues related to sexuality, including LGBT matters, and young adult issues. Michael describes his practice as person-centred and aims to help people name and manage difficult feelings.
He offers a non-judgemental approach and treats people with respect and dignity. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting rather than directing. Michael helps people clarify what they are feeling and what matters to them right now.
Alongside core concerns he also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, dissociation, panic and post-traumatic stress. Other areas he commonly supports include family problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care.
Michael uses person-centred ideas to increase a person's sense of self-worth and autonomy. He aims for straightforward conversations that help people express emotions more clearly. That practical emphasis means sessions often centre on working through current struggles and developing clearer emotional language.
People choosing to work with him complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and accepting what a person brings to sessions. It helps when someone needs clearer emotional language and wants support to understand and manage feelings. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility and can help with questions about identity, purpose or feeling stuck in early adulthood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with clients to decide what feels most useful based on their needs, goals and preferences. That can mean starting with person-centred listening and introducing existential themes if questions about identity or life direction come up.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, such as squeezing sessions around study or work, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt how they use these formats to suit practical needs without changing the therapeutic focus.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and sexuality concerns. Young adult issues are listed among his focus areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His practice is person-centred with existential therapy ideas. That means listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of presenting concerns including panic, dissociation and post-traumatic stress.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as his listed credential.
Can I have sessions in another language or from outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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