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Michael Sivori, BACP

Michael Sivori is a client-centred counsellor who focuses on loss, grief and trauma.

About Michael

Michael Sivori is a client-centred counsellor who focuses on loss, grief and trauma. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, addiction recovery and challenges around identity and culture.

He has 28 years of experience and holds BACP registration. Michael has taught at university level for many years and has helped train other therapists. That background has given him a wide understanding of how therapy works in practice.

Background and approach

In sessions he aims to be non-judgemental and genuinely empathic. He pays attention to presence in the room and to the small details that help people feel heard. Michael looks for strengths clients may not yet have noticed and helps them build on those resources.

He uses a blend of client-centred, existential and mindfulness approaches. This mix supports practical coping, exploring meaning, and learning simple ways to calm the body and mind. Sessions are aimed at making everyday life more manageable rather than focusing on labels.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, career questions, bereavement, and first responder pressures. He also offers support around attachment, adoption and foster care matters, family of origin problems, and body image and self-esteem difficulties.

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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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How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace. It helps people who need understanding, validation and steady support during difficult moments. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and values and can help when life changes feel overwhelming or empty. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to ease anxiety and improve focus in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to see which methods suit their goals and situation. That means adjusting emphasis across sessions as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins and people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around busy lives.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Michael help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression as well as compassion fatigue and addiction recovery. Other concerns include relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, trauma and abuse.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is client-centred and empathic, with attention to presence in the room. He blends existential reflections and mindfulness to help people find meaning and calm in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 28 years of experience and has spent many years teaching at university level and training other therapists.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin an appointment?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.