Michael Carrington

Michael Carrington is a counsellor who practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He offers a calm, non-judgemental place to talk through difficult feelings and everyday pressures. Michael aims to help people understand their reactions and improve how they relate to others.

He uses a mix of therapy styles to suit each person. That often means listening in a client-centred way, and drawing on cognitive behavioural ideas when people want practical tools to manage anxiety or low mood. He also uses psychodynamic and existential perspectives to look at patterns from the past and questions of meaning when those feel important.

Michael works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports people facing issues around body image, gender dysphoria, sexual health, addiction and unwanted repetitive behaviours. He is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and experienced in helping people explore sexuality and gender matters.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and down to earth. Michael focuses on helping people notice what keeps problems going, try ideas that might change things, and reflect on how their history affects current life. He keeps explanations simple and practical so conversations are easy to follow.

People who choose Michael often want a thoughtful, collaborative approach. He blends listening with gentle challenge and practical strategies. If you want to check whether he could be a good fit, use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.

How these approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers a warm, accepting presence and helps people talk through feelings and choices. This approach suits those who want to feel heard and to explore personal concerns at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It often includes practical exercises and short experiments to manage anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits. CBT can be useful when people want concrete steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals and preferences and will agree a way of working together. He aims to match the method to what each person needs, blending listening with practical ideas where appropriate.

Online therapy can fit into a busy life and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins around work, and make some practical tasks simpler to manage. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Registered and accredited professionals can use online sessions to deliver the same therapeutic approaches as in person, while adapting exercises and conversations to suit the remote setting.