Michael Johansen

Michael Johansen helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, intimacy questions and the effects of trauma. Michael works in a straightforward, calm way so people can talk through what matters most to them.

Michael practises as a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He brings seven years of professional experience to sessions and aims to give a non-judgemental space for honest conversation. People meet him for short-term problem solving and for longer conversations about recurring patterns.

His approach draws on client-centred work, where the person sets the pace and topics. That means the session follows what the client needs, rather than a rigid plan. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice repeated behaviours and Trauma-Focused Therapy methods when past hurt needs direct attention.

In a typical session Michael listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people identify small, practical steps. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes, body image, work stress and issues linked to ADHD when these come up. He aims to make goals clear so progress can be tracked.

People who want to start can expect a warm welcome and straightforward guidance about the next steps. If someone has questions before booking they are invited to send a message to clarify fit and process.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy means the session follows the person’s needs and priorities. The counsellor reflects what he hears and helps clients find their own answers, which can suit issues like anxiety, relationship worries and low self-esteem.

Psychodynamic work looks at repeated patterns and how past relationships shape present behaviour. It can be useful when people want to understand why they get stuck in the same situations or feel persistent emptiness or guilt.

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to address the effects of past harm with care and pacing. It concentrates on symptoms linked to traumatic events and on building ways to manage strong reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what helps them feel able to speak up. Together they decide which methods to use and revisit the plan as progress is made.

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helps maintain continuity of care when life is busy.