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Michael Carrington, BACP

Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor practising from the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Michael

Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor practising from the United Kingdom. He has three years of counselling experience and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is worrying them. Michael speaks in plain terms and focuses on helping people make sense of difficult feelings and relationships.

He often sees people struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and addiction concerns.

Background and approach

Sexuality and gender matters are a common part of discussions, and he works openly with LGBT issues and gender dysphoria. Michael uses a mix of talking approaches that are shaped around each person. He draws on client-centred work to follow what matters most to the client and on cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

He also brings in psychodynamic and existential perspectives when looking at long-standing patterns and life meaning. Sessions usually focus on what the person wants to change now, and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Michael pays attention to relationship patterns, self-esteem and coping skills.

He is comfortable addressing sensitive topics like sex addiction, BDSM and non-monogamous relationship dynamics when they arise. Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Michael’s practice works via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are not taken at present.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389989	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
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Control issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Michael names

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How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. The counsellor reflects feelings and helps the person lead the pace and topics of each session, which can be especially useful when exploring identity and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers straightforward techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options and try different methods if needed, so goals and preferences guide the plan. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each person’s situation and pace.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, mood tracking or times when writing feels easier than speaking. Together these options make counselling more flexible and accessible for different routines and needs.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael typically help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Other areas include addictions, relationship and family difficulties, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem and career stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends client-centred listening with practical CBT tools and deeper psychodynamic or existential reflection. Sessions aim to be conversational and focused on what the person wants to change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Michael has three years of counselling experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, LGBT issues and attachment problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is BACP registered and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.