Michael Boulton
Warm person-centred counsellor focused on dignity
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About Michael
Michael Boulton offers a warm, person-centred counselling style that aims to help people feel heard and respected. He presents himself as calm and non-judgemental, and he makes clear that equality and dignity shape his work. Michael uses straightforward language and a steady presence to help people talk about what feels hard right now.
He works from a client-centred perspective and also draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice. That means he focuses on the person in front of him, listening closely and helping them notice their options.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to make feelings easier to name and express rather than rely on labels or jargon. Michael has four years of practice experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted exactly as supplied. He has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns.
He also helps people facing issues such as self-esteem, panic attacks and the effects of adoption and foster care. Other areas Michael attends to include dissociation, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and young adult issues.
He aims to build a respectful space where people can explore these topics at their own pace. To begin, people follow the site process to match with him and then book sessions according to his schedule. Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with costs varying by location and therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396552
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Michael's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Michael works online
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It invites people to consider what matters to them, how they make choices and how they want to live. This can be useful for people facing emptiness, life transitions or questions about identity and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting focus as needs and goals change. He aims to help clients notice what helps them feel clearer and more able to act.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy often makes scheduling easier and can fit around work, study or caring duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so sessions fit into busy days.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Michael focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues and self-esteem. Additional areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexuality and young adult issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His work is client-centred and draws on existential ideas. That means he listens closely, helps name feelings and supports people to think about meaning and choice.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of practice working with a range of concerns and people. That experience informs a steady, respectful approach in sessions.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as supplied in his profile. The credential is stated exactly as provided.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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