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Michael Halpin, BACP

Michael Halpin works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxious thoughts or problems in close relationships.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Michael

Michael Halpin works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxious thoughts or problems in close relationships. He offers straightforward support for self-esteem, motivation, grief, trauma, addictions and issues around intimacy. Sessions are carried out in English and he practises in the United Kingdom.

Michael uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. He draws on client-centred ways of working to keep conversations focused on what matters to the individual.

Background and approach

He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot unhelpful thinking and try small practical changes. He pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns when those come up. That can help people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and try different responses.

He will also work with deeper life stories using psychodynamic ideas when that feels useful. Michael has four years of professional experience and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He describes his approach as respectful and compassionate and adapts sessions to each person’s needs.

People can expect a practical and conversational style. Sessions aim to be clear and manageable so that coping skills build over time. The therapist encourages small steps and simple experiments between meetings.

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BACP	388808	May 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Michael names

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Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how earlier connections shape current reactions. It can be useful for relationship worries, attachment issues and difficulties with trust. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathic listening and space to make sense of feelings; it helps when people need a non-judgemental place to talk things through. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in everyday behaviour to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the person's goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, and clients are encouraged to give feedback so the approach can change if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings, phone sessions can suit people with limited bandwidth, and messaging or chat can be used for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact while working on practical steps and personal goals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as grief, trauma, addiction, self-esteem and parenting challenges.

What is his overall therapy style?

His style is conversational and practical. He mixes client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural work and wider relational approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of common mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats does he offer?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.