Michael Purvis, BACP
Michael Purvis is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Michael
Michael Purvis is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem and depression. He works with people who feel overwhelmed by panic, obsessive thoughts, phobias, anger or the strain of burnout. Michael also supports clients who want practical coaching around career, health or life goals.
He aims for straightforward, compassionate conversations. Sessions are a place to name what feels hard and to try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Michael listens for patterns from early relationships and life events that still affect choices today. He uses clear language and simple exercises rather than jargon. In sessions he draws on approaches that help people take small, useful steps.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps spot unhelpful thinking and change it. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help people live despite difficult feelings by focusing on values and action. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how past bonds shape current relationships.
Michael has three years of experience working with anxiety and mood concerns. He also supports people facing issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, ageing, blended family arrangements, codependency, and addiction. He brings that background into practical work on communication, commitment and coping after loss.
Work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Michael helps set clear goals and offers tools to practise between meetings. People who want a direct, thoughtful counsellor to talk through stress, depression or relationship struggles may find his style helpful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410342 | April 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
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- 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
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history and preferences. Together they agree which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays relevant and personally useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be useful when someone needs a lower-bandwidth option or an easier way to fit a session into a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, reflection between sessions, and people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to arrange regular contact and keep momentum between meetings.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as panic, phobias and burnout.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He uses clear language, listens for patterns from past relationships, and offers simple exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has three years of experience working with anxiety and mood concerns, including issues connected to adoption, attachment and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP, which is stated as his credential, and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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