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Michael Purvis, BACP

Michael Purvis is a counsellor who aims to help people process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of self.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Michael

Michael Purvis is a counsellor who aims to help people process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of self. He works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood and who want clear ways forward. Michael holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, also known as BACP.

Michael focuses on anxiety-related difficulties including obsessive compulsive concerns, stress and burnout, panic attacks and phobias. He also supports people coping with anger, loss of purpose after retirement or illness, and the effects of occupational trauma.

Background and approach

Relationship problems and struggles with social confidence are part of his day-to-day practice. He uses practical conversations to help people set and reach goals. These goals might be about work-life balance, career moves, health, or improving relationships.

Sessions aim to identify small, achievable steps and track progress over time. Michael draws on a range of approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He mixes acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive tools and client-centred listening to shape helpful strategies.

Attachment-focused perspectives and existential thinking inform how he looks at meaning, connections and long-standing patterns. Sessions are offered online in English, with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Michael has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and focuses on practical, straightforward support for people seeking change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410342	April 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
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
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
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Michael names

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Approach and online therapy options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then take actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and works well for anxiety, panic and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change unhelpful ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is something to do together. Michael will listen to your goals and preferences, explain different ways of working, and try methods that suit you. The first sessions are used to find the best fit and adjust the approach as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations, phone sessions can fit into a short break, live chat allows typed interaction, and messaging supports brief check-ins between appointments. These options make therapy easier to schedule around work or family life and let people choose the format they find most comfortable.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Michael work with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, along with issues such as low self-esteem and goal-setting needs.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and conversational, mixing listening with actionable steps to help people make steady progress.

How much experience does he have?

Michael has three years of professional experience working with these kinds of concerns in the United Kingdom.

Which credential does Michael hold?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and are provided within the United Kingdom; international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michael?

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