Michael Boulton, BACP
Michael Boulton is a counsellor who works from a client-centred perspective.
About Michael
Michael Boulton is a counsellor who works from a client-centred perspective. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Michael emphasises respect, dignity and equality in every session.
He draws on four years of clinical practice supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. Sessions aim to help people name and understand painful thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Michael uses person-centred ways of working to help clients feel heard and valued. He encourages people to explore their experience at their own pace. The focus is on increasing self-worth and building confidence to make choices that feel right for each person.
His practice also covers problems linked to adoption and foster care, dissociation, emptiness, guilt and shame, panic, post-traumatic stress and seasonal affective disorder. Social anxiety, phobia and young adult issues are within his remit too. Michael meets people where they are and follows the concerns they bring.
Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Michael is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.
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 looks at meaning, choice and personal responsibility. It encourages people to consider their values and how they want to live. This can help with feelings of emptiness, life transitions and questions about identity and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about their needs and goals and together they will decide what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative and tailored to the individual rather than imposing a set method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations where visual cues matter. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps someone think things through. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life, while keeping access simple for different routines and comfort levels.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Michael work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression along with trauma, low self-esteem and sexuality questions. Additional areas include panic, post-traumatic stress and seasonal affective disorder.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy, prioritising a respectful, accepting and person-led approach. Sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical practice working with a range of concerns and people. That experience shapes his straightforward, compassionate way of working.
What are his credentials 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 international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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