Michael Dwyer, BACP
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience.
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, sleep problems, relationship strain and self-esteem struggles.
Michael works with adults who are managing trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anger and LGBT-related concerns. He also has experience with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Background and approach
He brings a calm, steady presence and aims to make each session straightforward and practical. His approach draws on well-known psychological methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions mix talking, practical exercises and simple tools to help people cope day to day.
The focus is on skills you can use between sessions. Michael is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is listed as BACP.
He offers work in English and accepts clients from outside the UK where appropriate. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to his schedule.
The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 189054 | September 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
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
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
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as new needs arise.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging is helpful for ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and help people keep continuity when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, sleep problems, relationship strain and self-esteem issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and down to earth, blending talking with simple exercises. The aim is to build skills you can use between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional practice working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Michael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start 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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