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Michael Sivori, BACP

Michael Sivori is a counsellor who brings 28 years of experience to his practice.

About Michael

Michael Sivori is a counsellor who brings 28 years of experience to his practice. He works from a client-centred perspective and focuses on grief, loss and recovery from addiction. Michael is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.

He combines teaching experience with years of practice, so he knows how therapy unfolds and what helps most people make steady progress. He aims to listen without judgement and to be present in sessions, so clients feel heard and able to speak frankly about painful topics.

Background and approach

Michael pays attention to each person as an individual. He believes most people have strengths they can use to manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He helps people notice those strengths and practise ways of coping that fit their day to day life.

Mindfulness and present-focused work are part of his approach. That can be useful for managing overwhelm, compassion fatigue and anger, and for building steadiness during periods of change. He also offers space to talk about relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and family of origin problems.

Practical, straightforward conversation is his style. Sessions are designed to be calm and exploratory rather than directive. People come away with clearer options, steps they can try, and a sense of putting difficult experiences into a new context.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	71360	November 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
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Workplace issues

Ways of working Michael names

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Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Michael uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's concerns and reflects back what matters most to them.

He also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. Mindfulness techniques taught online can support coping with stress, compassion fatigue and anxiety by building simple daily practices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adapt methods to suit the person. Together they decide what to try and check in regularly to see what is helping.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which add flexibility to how people access therapy. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier if internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer not to use video. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression among other issues. His practice also covers addiction, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Michael uses a client-centred approach with a strong emphasis on presence and non-judgemental listening. Sessions tend to be calm and exploratory, focusing on what the client brings and practical next steps.

What experience does he have?

He has 28 years of experience and extensive work as a university teacher training other therapists. That background informs his understanding of how therapy develops over time.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

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

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and session arrangements; therapy is provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.