Michael Carrington, BACP

Michael Carrington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He combines different therapeutic ideas to help people talk through difficult thoughts and everyday habits. Michael aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space so clients can make sense of their feelings and relationships.

He has three years' experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those dealing with bereavement, family conflict, relationship strain and problems with sleep or anger. Michael lists a wide range of additional focus areas, including issues around gender, sexuality and intimacy.

In sessions he draws on client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic and existential perspectives. This means conversations often focus on immediate worries, patterns from the past and the meaning people give to their lives. Michael adapts these ideas to each person rather than following one single method.

People can expect clear, plain talking and a steady pace. Sessions concentrate on what someone wants to change and practical steps they can try between meetings. The work can include looking at thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going.

Michael offers an affirmative approach for LGBTQIA+ concerns and is prepared to discuss sensitive topics like BDSM and non-monogamous relationships without judgement. He also supports people dealing with addiction, obsessive behaviours, self-harm and issues linked to prejudice or isolation.

Before booking, readers should check current session options and scheduling details. The Start Therapy process asks a short matching questionnaire and then clients can arrange sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of each session and focuses on listening and understanding. It helps when someone needs a space to talk things through and to feel heard without judgement.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and the everyday habits that keep problems going. It suits people who want practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or change unhelpful routines.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and recurring patterns that influence current feelings and relationships. It can be useful for people who want to understand long-standing issues and how earlier relationships affect their present life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael will work collaboratively to see which combination of methods fits a person's goals and preferences, and he will adjust the way he works as those needs change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, readers should confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep a regular rhythm of meetings and to try short check-ins or focused homework between sessions.