Michael Johansen
Experienced BACP counsellor helping with trauma and anxiety
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About Michael
Michael Johansen is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He works with relationship and parenting concerns, as well as issues around self‑esteem, intimacy and anger. He also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.
Michael is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Michael keeps sessions straightforward and person focused. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard.
Background and approach
He listens closely and helps people notice patterns and options they might not see on their own. His approach draws on client‑centred ways of working, which place the person's own goals and experience at the centre of therapy. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences relate to current struggles.
For people affected by trauma, he includes trauma‑focused methods to reduce overwhelming reactions and make sense of difficult memories. Michael has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and practises in English. He aims to work collaboratively so each person helps shape the pace and focus of their sessions.
The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. To begin, he asks people to reflect on their priorities so sessions can address immediate concerns and longer‑term change. He encourages questions and will explain how he thinks therapy might help before moving forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 387377
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- 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
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and recurrent patterns influence current feelings and reactions. It can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong emotions and reduce repeated unhelpful patterns.
Trauma‑focused work targets the effects of traumatic events and aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and intrusive memories. It helps people build skills to manage triggers and to make sense of painful events in a way that supports day‑to‑day functioning.
Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review what is working and adjust the focus as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel, and they remove the need to commute. Some formats also allow shorter check‑ins or sessions without video, which can suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth situations.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma alongside concerns about relationships, parenting, self‑esteem and career stress.
How would he approach my therapy?
The style is person centred with an emphasis on listening and collaboration; he also draws on psychodynamic and trauma‑focused methods when helpful.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and practical experience with trauma informed work.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I see him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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