Michael Johansen, BACP
Michael Johansen helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.
About Michael
Michael Johansen helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also supports those facing relationship and family strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger and career concerns. Michael draws on seven years of practice in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership.
His approach is warm and person-centred. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual.
Background and approach
Michael listens first, then helps clients name problems and try small steps that fit their life. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns and how past experiences shape current feelings. This can help when problems keep returning despite effort to change.
When trauma is part of the picture, Michael offers trauma-focused work that aims to reduce the impact of distressing events and build coping skills. This is practical and paced to the clients needs. Sessions can include talking, reflection and practical coping strategies.
Clients are encouraged to set goals and review progress regularly. The tone is non-judgemental and collaborative, with attention to real-world solutions. Michael works in English and sees people across a range of concerns including ADHD, attachment and body image worries.
He does not take on international clients. For those based in the UK he provides several online formats to fit different routines and needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387377 | May 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
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Online support
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, career worries and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He works in a person-centred way, listening and helping clients set goals. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with space to reflect and try new coping steps.
What is his professional background?
Michael has seven years of experience working in the UK and uses a mix of person-centred, psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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