Michael Boulton, BACP
Michael Boulton uses a person-centred approach to create a calm, respectful space for people who are struggling.
About Michael
Michael Boulton uses a person-centred approach to create a calm, respectful space for people who are struggling. He focuses on being warm, non-judgemental and accepting so individuals can talk openly about what is troubling them. Michael is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice experience and works from a place of equality and dignity.
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also offers support around trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and matters relating to sexuality and LGBT concerns.
Background and approach
Michael is familiar with panic attacks, social anxiety and seasonal low mood among other presenting difficulties. Michael pays attention to how life events shape feelings and sense of self. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people find their own answers and build self-worth.
He also draws on Existential Therapy to look at meaning, choice and personal responsibility when those themes are important. Sessions aim to help people name feelings more accurately and manage difficult emotions more effectively. Michael encourages people to explore painful memories, emptiness, dissociation and guilt at a pace that suits them.
He emphasises increased autonomy so people feel more able to make changes. Practical matters are kept simple. Michael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their routine.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396552 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Existential Therapy examines questions about meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It can be useful for people feeling empty, stuck or unsure about their direction and for those wrestling with identity and purpose related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine approaches. That cooperative process helps identify methods that suit the individual's needs, whether the focus is emotion regulation, trauma work or exploring life meaning.
Online therapy offers practical choices such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are like face-to-face meetings and suit in-depth conversations. Phone sessions work well when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat or messaging can fit short check-ins, quick reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or caring commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Michael work with?
Michael supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, along with trauma and abuse concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, sexuality and LGBT related issues.
What is Michael's therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's own experience and Existential Therapy to explore meaning and choice. Sessions aim to be accepting and non-judgemental.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has four years of practice experience working with a range of difficulties and life challenges.
Where is Michael based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his credentials.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered online?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference and practical needs.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Michael?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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