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Michael Carrington, BACP

Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Michael

Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He has three years of experience and offers one-to-one sessions that encourage people to talk openly about difficult feelings. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can make sense of their thoughts and relationships.

Michael mixes well-known therapeutic ideas to suit each person who comes to him. He uses Client-Centred approaches to help people feel heard, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when practical tools are useful.

Background and approach

He also has experience with psychodynamic and existential ideas when deeper life patterns are important. People bring a wide range of concerns to sessions, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, anger and sexual health matters. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, career pressure, and life changes.

Michael has a particular focus on LGBT matters and gender dysphoria, plus topics such as attachment and abandonment, body image, kink and alternative sex culture, HIV and related issues, and non-monogamous relationships. He is comfortable discussing difficult subjects like self-harm, obsessional behaviours, shame and prejudice. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking according to availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389989	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Control issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Michael names

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How Michael's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on exploring what you want from therapy. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to build clearer self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses practical exercises and small tasks to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options with you and try different ways of working based on your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where your feedback helps shape the plan.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let you have face-to-face time without travel and are helpful for longer sessions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep continuity and adapt therapy to changing schedules.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?

Michael works with many issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and trauma. He also supports concerns about relationships, sleep, career pressure and intimacy-related difficulties.

What is Michael's style in therapy?

He offers a calm, non-judgemental space and listens closely to what matters to you. Practical tools are used when helpful, alongside deeper conversations about patterns and meaning.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working with a variety of presenting concerns and life situations. That experience includes work with LGBT issues, relationship strain and trauma-related matters.

Where is he registered and based?

Michael is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are online sessions available and in what formats?

Yes. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.