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Michael Boulton, BACP

Michael Boulton is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma.

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About Michael

Michael Boulton is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma. He offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and treats clients with respect and dignity. Michael’s practice emphasises equality and diversity and values each person as an individual.

He draws on four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including LGBT issues, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and feelings of emptiness.

Background and approach

He also supports people affected by adoption and foster care, dissociation, family problems, guilt and shame, seasonal affective disorder, sexuality and social anxiety. Michael aims to help people name their feelings and express them more freely. In sessions he listens attentively and follows the person-centred stance of meeting clients where they are.

That means the conversation is guided by what the client brings rather than a fixed agenda. He focuses on building a trusting working relationship so people feel heard and understood as they talk through difficult experiences. Michael also uses ideas from existential therapy to help people consider meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives.

Together he and the client look at how current struggles connect with values and life direction. The goal is greater self-worth and a clearer sense of autonomy. Practical support is part of the work too.

Michael helps people create small, manageable steps to cope with anxiety, panic, intrusive memories or low mood. He encourages realistic goals and checks progress as therapy continues.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396552	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.

Ways of working Michael names

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Working with person-centred and existential approaches online

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to say what they are feeling.

Existential Therapy invites people to consider meaning, choices and responsibility in their lives. It helps when concerns link to identity, purpose or how a person wants to live. Sessions look at values and practical steps to move toward a life that feels more honest and chosen.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Michael will work with each person to decide which ideas fit best. He checks in about goals and preferences and adapts the way sessions proceed as needs change. That collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their own therapy.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. Video calls approximate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions suit quieter audio-only check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, brief reflections or when written words feel easier. These options offer flexibility so people can choose the format that best fits their routine and communication style.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with trauma and abuse and related problems such as panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His work is person-centred, meaning sessions are shaped by what the client brings. He also draws on existential therapy to address meaning, choice and direction in life.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of concerns and backgrounds.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.