Michael Schmool, BACP

Michael Schmool is a Person-Centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and a straightforward style. He aims to give clients a warm, non-judgemental space to talk and to make sense of difficult feelings.

He has lived and worked across two continents and has experience in advertising, media, publishing and photography. That varied background informs a practical approach to sessions. Michael listens carefully, reflects what he hears and helps people build clarity about their priorities and next steps.

Michael supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also helps with relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, infidelity and fatherhood matters.

Sessions focus on helping people understand why they feel a certain way and on finding workable ways to move forward. He aims to make each meeting feel like a steady, calm conversation rather than a list of tasks. The goal is clearer self-awareness and small, achievable changes.

Michael describes himself as kind, compassionate and easy going. He follows the BACP ethical framework and practice guidance. He welcomes people from different backgrounds and works in English in the United Kingdom and with international clients.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Person-Centred counselling focuses on offering an accepting, empathic space where the client leads the conversation. Online sessions with this approach let people talk through feelings, reflect on relationships and test new ways of responding in everyday life.

Because the biography does not list other specific modalities, the emphasis is on core Person-Centred practice and evidence-based techniques that support emotional regulation and clearer thinking. These approaches help with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns by encouraging self-understanding and practical steps forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting tone and focus as needs and goals become clearer. That partnership makes it easier to try ideas and see what works in practice.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to have regular check-ins, shorter follow-ups or to join from different locations when needed. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.