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Michael Ross, BACP

Michael Ross is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective.

About Michael

Michael Ross is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective. He is listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has six years of practice supporting people with stress, anxiety and addiction concerns. He aims to offer calm, practical conversations that help people make sense of difficult experiences.

He uses empathic listening and reflective dialogue to help people notice patterns that cause distress. That can include looking at how past attachments affect current relationships and how trauma shows up in day-to-day life.

Background and approach

The work is aimed at building resilience and clearer ways of coping. Michael has experience helping people with substance dependence, compulsive behaviours and process addictions. He also supports those facing mood difficulties, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

He pays attention to issues like guilt, shame, isolation and a sense of emptiness. He has worked with people from creative industries and with higher education students, including offering mentoring related to neurodivergence and Disabled Students Allowance processes. His approach is practical and person-centred, focusing on goals the client sets.

Sessions are offered in English and Michael accepts international clients. He delivers support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386956	July 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
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Michael draws on humanistic and trauma-informed approaches that focus on understanding experience and building safety. A humanistic approach means conversations centre on the person and their goals, helping someone clarify values and next steps. Trauma-informed work looks at how past harm affects present feelings and reactions, and supports gradual, stabilising change.

He also uses logotherapy principles which encourage finding meaning and purpose in life as part of recovery and personal growth. That can help when people feel stuck, empty or disconnected from motivation and direction. Together these approaches aim to be practical and collaborative, with the therapist and client deciding what works best as they go.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation and are useful when non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, mood disorders and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style?

He works from a humanistic, trauma-informed stance using empathic listening and reflective dialogue. The style is practical and aims to build resilience and clearer coping strategies.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of counselling experience working with people in various life stages, including clients from creative industries and higher education settings.

What credentials and location are relevant?

He is listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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