Michael Johansen

Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety and low mood. He works with issues such as grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges and coping with big life changes. Michael uses a calm, accepting approach so people can talk through what feels hard and start to find ways forward.

With seven years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he draws on person-centred ways of working. That means sessions focus on the person’s priorities, with the counsellor following their lead and reflecting what is said. Michael also brings trauma-focused ideas when past hurt is getting in the way of daily life.

In practice he aims for straightforward conversations. Sessions are practical and paced to suit each person. He encourages small, manageable steps that can change how someone copes with stress, anger or difficult emotions.

People who come for help may explore attachment and abandonment worries, body image and self-esteem, or challenges linked to ADHD and autism. He also supports those dealing with career uncertainties, forgiveness, guilt and family problems.

Michael works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He offers an accepting, non-judgemental space where people can try out new ways of responding to old problems. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling process to set up their first session.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is about following the person’s lead and reflecting what they say. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and work out personal goals. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from the past that repeat in current relationships and day-to-day reactions. It can help people understand deeper causes of anger, attachment worries or recurring upset.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit best for the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people attend from a location that suits their schedule or energy levels. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when arranging the first appointment to find what works best.