Michael Halpin, BACP
Michael Halpin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Michael
Michael Halpin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. He supports clients working on relationship difficulties, self-esteem and motivation. Michael aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk through what feels hard and find practical ways forward.
He uses a blend of approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Michael draws on client-centred listening to understand someone’s experience, and uses cognitive techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
He also considers attachment and past relationships when those issues affect how people connect today. Across sessions he focuses on clear goals and small steps that make life feel more manageable. That might mean setting short tasks between sessions, practising new ways of thinking, or rehearsing different ways of talking with someone important.
He keeps language plain and explanations simple so people know what to expect. Michael has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers remote sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging for people in the UK and beyond.
Sessions use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. Starting is straightforward: choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that suits you. Michael works collaboratively to set goals and adjust the way you work together as needs change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388808 | 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.
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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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
He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT breaks those patterns into manageable steps and offers practical tools that many people use for anxiety, low mood and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Michael will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods as you go. The choice of approach is collaborative and guided by your goals, preferences and what helps in early sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video sessions are useful when seeing facial cues helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Michael helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He also supports those facing grief, addiction concerns, eating or sleeping problems and work or career stress.
What is Michael's therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques. Sessions aim to understand your experience and set small, useful steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does he bring?
Michael has four years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. He focuses on tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across time zones. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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