Michael Schmool, BACP
Michael Schmool works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties.
About Michael
Michael Schmool works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, career strain and issues around intimacy and anger. Michael is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which means he works within their ethical framework and practice guidelines.
Michael takes a person-centred, humanistic approach. Sessions focus on listening without judgement and helping people make sense of their feelings.
Background and approach
He aims to offer a calm space where people can reflect and begin to understand why they feel as they do. Before counselling he worked across advertising, media, publishing and photography, and has lived and worked on two continents. That background gave him experience with lots of different people and life situations, which he brings into his work now.
In a session Michael keeps things straightforward and warm. He encourages honest conversation about difficult topics like abandonment, attachment and codependency. People can expect practical conversation about coping, relationships and next steps rather than clinical jargon.
He describes himself as kind, compassionate and easygoing. Michael aims to support and empower people who want to take steps towards change, helping them build greater self-understanding and clearer ways forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391169 | November 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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Person-centred approaches and online therapy options
Michael uses a person-centred, humanistic way of working that focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people understand their feelings. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and general distress because it centres the person's experience and pace of change.He also draws on practical conversational support to help with coping strategies for anxiety, stress and life transitions. That means sessions often include discussing day-to-day ways to manage difficult feelings and plan small, manageable steps forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Michael treats it as a collaboration. He will work with each person to choose the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the way they work together over time.
Online therapy here can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be a quicker check-in or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter reflections or people who prefer not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to access support from different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michael help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus grief, trauma, parenting and career-related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He offers a person-centred, humanistic approach that focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people gain self-understanding.
What is his professional background?
Michael has four years' counselling experience and a varied career history in advertising, media, publishing and photography across two continents.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What online session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are fees and billing handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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