- Person-centred approach
- Existential therapy ideas
- Guilt and shame focus
About Michael
Michael Boulton is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and LGBT concerns, and also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and aimed at adults seeking to talk through difficult feelings.
Michael uses person-centred ideas in session, which means he centres the conversation on the person in front of him. He listens for what matters most and helps people put words to feelings that can feel confusing or overwhelming. He encourages people to name emotions more accurately and to consider different ways of responding to them.
He also draws on existential approaches that look at meanings, choices and personal values. That can help when someone is facing emptiness, questions about identity or the effects of past trauma. Conversations can cover practical challenges such as panic attacks, seasonal low mood, or social anxiety alongside deeper questions about self-worth and purpose.
Michael has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care issues, dissociation, post-traumatic stress, and sexuality-related concerns. He aims to help people manage distressing thoughts and feelings so they can make clearer decisions about next steps in their lives. His practice emphasises respect, dignity and equality.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How his client-centred and existential approaches work online
Michael uses Client-Centred Therapy to guide online conversations. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own words for difficult feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, self-esteem struggles and feelings of guilt or shame.He also uses Existential Therapy ideas to look at meaning, choice and values. That approach helps when someone is wrestling with emptiness, identity questions, or the longer-term impact of trauma. It encourages practical reflection on what matters and what actions fit with personal values.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will help decide which ideas to use in sessions. The process is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
The practical benefits of working online can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you want to begin, confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Registered or accredited professionals often use online appointments to make therapy easier to include in everyday life without changing its focus.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and LGBT issues, and also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses person-centred listening to help name and understand feelings, and existential ideas to explore the personal meaning behind guilt or shame.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of practice working with adults on a range of issues including panic, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.