Counsellor profile
Michael Johansen, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with MichaelAbout
- Person-centred therapy
- Trauma-focused care
- Attachment and communication
About Michael
Michael Johansen is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures and other family-related concerns.
He uses person-centred approaches to help people talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on what a person brings each week and on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. He also draws on psychodynamic thinking to look at repeated patterns and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is affecting current life.
People come to him for help with intimacy worries, communication problems, anger and issues around commitment and attachment. He also supports those coping with life changes such as separation, fatherhood, career shifts or loss. ADHD, body image and feelings of emptiness are among other areas he addresses.
Sessions are conversational and grounded. Conversations aim to make difficult experiences more understandable and to find manageable next steps. Michael pays attention to emotional patterns and practical routines that shape daily life.
He works in plain language and invites questions about how therapy can fit into a busy life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the platform button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person says. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify feelings and priorities. This approach suits people who want a conversational way to untangle daily stresses and relationship worries.Psychodynamic Therapy looks for patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices. It helps when someone wants to understand why certain reactions recur, such as attachment or commitment issues. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on memories and responses linked to past harm and aims to reduce their hold on everyday life.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adjust methods as work progresses. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy home life, make it easier to keep appointments around work, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals usually aim for a clear plan each week so therapy can connect with everyday routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which difficulties does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures and a range of family-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach, with psychodynamic ideas and Trauma-Focused Therapy when relevant. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the client brings.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional practice experience in counselling work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.