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Michael Johansen, BACP

Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression.

About Michael

Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges and work-related pressure. Michael works in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Michael uses a person-centred style that keeps the client in focus. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk through what matters most. Sessions tend to be conversational and paced to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that affect current feelings and relationships. That approach can help when someone wants to understand why certain reactions keep repeating. When trauma is part of the picture, Michael integrates trauma-focused methods to help people process painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

He explains options and works at a pace the person can manage. Michael has seven years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

To begin, users choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387377	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
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Michael names

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How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the person’s pace to help them feel heard and decide what matters next. This approach tends to suit people looking for space to talk and make their own choices about change.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that started earlier in life and now shape feelings and relationships. Online sessions can be used to notice recurring themes, link present difficulties to past experiences, and work through those patterns over time. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process painful or frightening experiences so those memories have less power over daily life. Techniques used aim to reduce distress and increase the ability to cope with triggers and reminders.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether a person-centred focus, psychodynamic exploration, trauma-focused work or a combination feels most useful.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text messaging suits short check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments by offering flexibility and more ways to connect with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What issues does Michael help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and parenting concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Michael works in a person-centred way that is conversational and paced to each person, alongside psychodynamic thinking to explore repeating life patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational 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 are supported and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are costs and payments handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.