Michael Johansen, BACP

Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges and career questions. Michael speaks English and works in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in his credentials.

Michael uses a person-centred style. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him. He aims to offer a non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and try out new ways of coping.

Alongside that approach, Michael draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect daily life now. He also works with trauma-focused methods when trauma or abuse is part of the story. Together these ways of working can help people understand recurring difficulties and work toward change.

Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. Michael listens, reflects and asks questions that help uncover what a person wants to move toward. He then helps shape small, achievable steps to try between meetings.

With seven years of experience, Michael has supported people with a wide range of issues including ADHD, attachment concerns, body image, anger, compassion fatigue and fatherhood matters. He invites anyone considering therapy to start by getting in touch and asking questions before committing.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and follows the person's pace to help them find their own solutions. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem and life changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely addressing traumatic experiences and their effects. It involves careful pacing, grounding strategies and ways of working that focus on reducing trauma-related distress and improving day-to-day coping.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working. Together they can adjust methods as therapy progresses to find what fits best.

If you prefer online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the precise session arrangements with the service when you schedule.