Michael Sivori, BACP
Michael Sivori is a counsellor who combines many years of practice with teaching experience.
About Michael
Michael Sivori is a counsellor who combines many years of practice with teaching experience. He brings 28 years in the field and a BACP registration to his work. He focuses on practical support for people facing grief, stress, anxiety and life changes.
His manner is calm and non-judgemental, aiming to help clients find their own strengths. He pays particular attention to loss and bereavement, compassion fatigue and burnout, and recovery from addiction and trauma.
Background and approach
He also helps with relationship concerns, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and mood problems including depression and bipolar. Sessions concentrate on what matters now and on building skills to cope day to day. Michael uses client-centred ways of working, which means he listens deeply and follows each person’s pace.
He also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing. Mindfulness practices are offered to support presence and reduce overwhelm. Having taught at university level, he is experienced in explaining therapeutic ideas in clear, simple language.
He aims to create a respectful setting where clients can talk openly and explore options. The focus is practical: identifying strengths and small steps that make a difference. Michael accepts people from the United Kingdom and internationally and holds sessions in English.
He offers a flexible mix of online formats to suit different needs and routines. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 71360 | 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
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace 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 helps people examine life choices and find meaning when things feel uncertain. In remote sessions the work often involves talking through values, identity and what matters now, which can be useful during big life changes or when feeling stuck.
Mindfulness approaches teach simple awareness practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These can be practised during or between sessions to help with anxiety, burnout and low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and help decide what to try first. The plan can change as progress is made, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are closest to face-to-face and suit deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use therapy in brief moments during a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists like Michael, use these formats to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What issues does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression as well as coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, intimacy and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centred approach that emphasises listening and responding to each person. He combines this with existential thinking and mindfulness exercises to help people stay present and explore meaning.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 28 years of experience and has worked as a university teacher training therapists. That background informs his clear explanations and structured support.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is shown as his listed credential.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to his availability.
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