Michael Purvis, BACP
A practical counsellor for life’s turning points
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- Stress and anxiety
- Goal focused work
- Relationship concerns
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a counsellor who believes therapy can help people recover and change. He uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of difficult feelings and the habits that follow. Michael holds BACP accreditation, which he lists as his professional credential. He works from a practical, grounded stance and keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person.
He has three years of clinical experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. Many people come for help with panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive worries, or burnout. He also supports those facing loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness, and people wanting help with anger or occupational trauma.
Relationship strain, trouble socialising and difficulty building close connections are common topics in his work. He also helps people set and reach goals in business, health, wellbeing, career and work-life balance. Michael describes his practice as collaborative and goal-oriented, with room for reflection about identity and life meaning.
His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques. These approaches are used to spot patterns, try different ways of responding, and align actions with personal values.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. Before booking, people should confirm session formats and practical arrangements using the Start Therapy process on the site.
He has three years of clinical experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. Many people come for help with panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive worries, or burnout. He also supports those facing loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness, and people wanting help with anger or occupational trauma.
Relationship strain, trouble socialising and difficulty building close connections are common topics in his work. He also helps people set and reach goals in business, health, wellbeing, career and work-life balance. Michael describes his practice as collaborative and goal-oriented, with room for reflection about identity and life meaning.
His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques. These approaches are used to spot patterns, try different ways of responding, and align actions with personal values.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. Before booking, people should confirm session formats and practical arrangements using the Start Therapy process on the site.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when stress, emptiness or low mood gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to anxiety or panic. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connection styles and helps people try different relational responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest techniques from these approaches that fit your needs. The process is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses to match what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations within the United Kingdom while keeping continuity of care with the same therapist.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and depression. He also offers coaching to help set and achieve personal and professional goals.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He combines reflective conversation with clear steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with anxiety, burnout, mood difficulties and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He lists BACP as his credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.