Michael Dwyer, BACP
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor with 11 years of professional practice based in the United Kingdom.
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor with 11 years of professional practice based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. His background includes supporting those dealing with trauma, relationship struggles and compassion fatigue.
Michael uses straightforward, person-focused work in sessions. He listens, helps people name what matters, and suggests practical steps to try between meetings. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills that fit daily life.
Background and approach
His experience covers a wide range of concerns, including sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger, parenting strains and issues related to illness or caregiving. He also offers support around identity and LGBT-related stress. These areas are explored at a pace the person feels comfortable with.
Michael draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. He adapts these methods to what each person finds most useful instead of following a rigid formula. He lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from within the UK and internationally. Practical details about formats and scheduling can be discussed when first making contact.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 189054 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes by focusing on practical steps and what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people test unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours, which suits problems like low mood, worry and sleep issues.
Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness and communication struggles and can be useful when relationship issues or attachment wounds are present.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Michael will talk through options, listen to priorities and adapt the plan as things change. Many people find a blend of methods works best, and this is fine to adjust over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travelling is difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or being on camera is not wanted. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection and people who prefer written communication. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to match a person's needs and schedule.
Frequently asked
What issues does Michael help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes, plus related concerns such as sleep difficulties, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and practical. He listens, helps clarify values and suggests exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has 11 years of experience working in therapeutic roles supporting a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be carried out by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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