- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting concerns
About Michael
Michael Schmool is a Person-Centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years' experience and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, anger and other life changes.
He uses a straightforward, human-centred way of working. Sessions focus on talking things through, noticing patterns, and building a clearer sense of what matters to the client. He draws on life experience from careers in advertising, media, publishing and photography across two continents to relate to many kinds of challenges.
In practice he aims to create an accepting environment where people can reflect without judgement. Conversations tend to be paced to the client, with attention paid to immediate feelings and the ways those feelings affect everyday life. He has experience helping with family and relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues and career questions.
Michael also works with deeper patterns such as attachment and avoidance, codependency, commitment worries, emptiness, shame and isolation. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques within a Person-Centred frame and follows the BACP's ethical framework and practice guidelines.
To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Michael works from a Person-Centred base that values listening and acceptance. This approach focuses on helping people speak freely about what they are feeling and on building a clearer sense of self over time. It is useful for worries tied to relationships, self-esteem and ongoing frustration.He also applies evidence-based techniques alongside Person-Centred work. These techniques involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practising new ways of responding to strong emotions, and developing practical coping steps. They can help with anger that shows up at work, at home, or in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, needs and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and it may change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people keep regular contact when living far from a therapist. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and the best format for each person's circumstances.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he support?
He supports people dealing with anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, resentment and living with someone else's anger.
How does he approach therapy?
He works in a Person-Centred way that focuses on listening and helping clients understand their feelings. He uses evidence-based techniques alongside that human-centred approach.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working with issues such as stress, depression, relationship problems and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.