- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Self esteem work
About Michael
Michael Schmool is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and other common early-adult pressures. He welcomes people who are looking for practical help with life changes and emotional strain.
He trained in person-centred counselling and practises within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) framework. That means sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping people make sense of their feelings. Michael draws on life experience from work across advertising, media, publishing and photography to relate to a wide range of backgrounds.
In sessions he offers steady, patient listening and time to reflect. Conversations aim to increase self-understanding and to identify small, realistic steps forward. He also works with issues linked to trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and parenting concerns when those come up.
Michael can help people dealing with attachment or abandonment worries, codependency or commitment questions, and those coping with isolation and loneliness. He also supports clients working through career stress, anger, guilt and shame, and the fallout from separation or infidelity.
Sessions are offered in English. Michael accepts international clients and uses the BACP ethical framework to guide practice. To start, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Person-centred counselling focuses on careful listening and reflection. The counsellor follows the person's lead, helping them name feelings and think through choices; this approach can suit people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems and life transitions.Where appropriate, sessions can explore trauma-related responses and grief in a paced way that seeks to reduce overwhelm. Work with attachment and abandonment concerns often looks at patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings and decisions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together decide what feels most helpful. That collaborative process may mean trying different ways of working until the best fit is found.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or family schedules, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offering online work can help people keep therapy practical and manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and related issues such as grief, trauma and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people better understand their feelings and choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor and uses life experience from previous careers to inform his approach.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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