- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Michael
Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and parenting concerns. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, trauma and issues around self-esteem. Michael practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Michael uses a person-focused style that puts each person’s priorities first. He gives straightforward space to talk and listens for what matters most. Together he and the client look for practical ways to cope and make small changes that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
He draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns from the past and how those patterns show up now. That can help when people notice the same difficulties in relationships or with personal boundaries. Michael also works from a trauma-focused perspective when past hurt affects daily functioning.
That approach aims to reduce the weight of painful memories and teach coping skills for strong emotions. He holds BACP, which shows membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Michael has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. People often start by describing a single problem and leave with clearer next steps, such as different ways to respond to stress or improved conversations with a partner or parent.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor follows. It helps when someone needs to be heard, to make sense of their feelings, and to find their own solutions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat from past relationships and childhood. It can help when someone notices the same conflicts or emotional reactions showing up over and over again. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past hurt affects day-to-day life and teaches ways to manage intense memories and feelings. This approach is used when traumatic experiences continue to cause distress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then suggest which method or mix of methods might help most. This is a collaborative decision and can change as needs evolve. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or have shorter updates that suit work breaks or tight schedules. Registered and accredited professionals use these options to offer flexible, ongoing care that adapts to each person's situation.Questions people ask about Michael
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns, among other issues such as anger, ADHD and relationship problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Michael works in a person-centred way that focuses on what the client wants to address, with attentive listening and practical steps to try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of emotional and relational concerns, including trauma-informed practice.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
Michael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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