- Anxiety and stress
- Goal focused
- Codependency support
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a counsellor with three years' experience who helps people untangle anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and frames therapy as a place to process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of self.
He works with people facing obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic attacks, phobias and burnout. He also supports those who feel low after redundancy, retirement or long illness. Many of these problems come with low mood or depression, and he talks through what is getting in the way of daily life.
Michael uses practical goal-setting alongside therapy. He helps clients set realistic aims around work, health, relationships and balance. Coaching-style conversations sit alongside therapeutic work to move from stuckness to action.
His approach draws on several therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as attachment-focused and person-centred work. That mix allows him to tailor sessions to what each person needs in the room.
Sessions are paced to the individual. Early meetings focus on understanding what matters to the client and identifying small steps. Later work often combines reflective talking with straightforward strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, then clarify what matters and take steps towards those values. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for phobias, panic and compulsive behaviours.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It can also suit people who prefer to talk from a familiar setting or who need flexible scheduling. Registered and accredited professionals, including counsellors, commonly offer remote appointments to help clients keep therapy part of their everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael address?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression, and offers coaching for practical life goals. He also lists codependency and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines talking therapy with practical goal-setting. Sessions mix reflective conversation with hands-on strategies to manage symptoms and make changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor and has developed a practice focused on anxiety, burnout and life transitions.
Which professional accreditation 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?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.