- Calm practical guidance
- Short step goals
- Work on relationships
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a BACP counsellor with 11 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, loss and depression. Michael aims to make the first steps easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed by big life changes.
He focuses on clear, practical conversations rather than clinical jargon. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with small steps agreed together. People are invited to talk about what matters most to them and to try approaches that suit their daily life.
Michael draws on a mix of well-known methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and build more helpful ways of relating. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.
Typical concerns he helps with include relationships, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, abandonment issues and attachment difficulties. Work extends to situations involving trauma, abuse, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michael accepts international clients. His practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
He focuses on clear, practical conversations rather than clinical jargon. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with small steps agreed together. People are invited to talk about what matters most to them and to try approaches that suit their daily life.
Michael draws on a mix of well-known methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and build more helpful ways of relating. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.
Typical concerns he helps with include relationships, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, abandonment issues and attachment difficulties. Work extends to situations involving trauma, abuse, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michael accepts international clients. His practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.
Using therapeutic approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and help choose or blend methods that fit your situation. This is a collaborative effort and can change over time as needs evolve.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions possible for people living outside the therapist's immediate area. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting to support progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes, and also works with issues like sleep problems, parenting strain and low self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is conversational and practical, focusing on small, agreed steps and techniques that can be used in day-to-day life.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional practice and draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.