Michael Halpin, BACP

Michael Halpin is a counsellor who aims to help people facing midlife questions and life transitions. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships and self-esteem. Conversations are tailored to each person, with an emphasis on respectful and sensitive listening.

He uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. Sessions may include exploring past patterns that affect current life, working on practical steps to manage thoughts and behaviours, and focusing on what a person wants to change now. The aim is to help people feel clearer and more able to make decisions about work, relationships and day-to-day stress.

Michael has four years of professional experience and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. He is open to working with people from other countries as well.

In session he pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics, practical problem solving, and how past experiences shape present responses. He also supports people with issues such as grief, addiction, ADHD, trauma, body image and parenting concerns. Work often mixes short-term goal setting with deeper reflection on personal history.

People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative process. Michael invites clients to set priorities and reviews progress over time. He offers support for coping with big changes typical of midlife as well as for day-to-day emotional struggles.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape present reactions and closeness. In practice this means talking about important relationships, noticing patterns, and trying out new ways of relating to reduce confusion and upset.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. The counsellor reflects back what is said, offers acceptance and encourages people to find their own solutions to current problems.

Cognitive behavioural ideas help by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with stressful decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and review progress as sessions continue in a collaborative way.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations. Phone or video choices often suit different needs - phone can be a quicker check-in while video supports visual connection - so check what is available when you arrange a time.