- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment approaches
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, depression and major life crises. He also supports those coping with relationship difficulties, sleep problems, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit different problems. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking and noticing patterns that keep painful feelings going.
In practice he often works with people affected by trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, anger and issues around attachment and abandonment. Michael also sees people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiving stress and the emotional effects of ageing. He will talk through coping strategies and steady ways to manage day-to-day demands.
His way of working is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions look at what is causing repeated guilt or shame, how that shows up in behaviour, and what small changes could reduce its hold. He blends talking, behavioural experiments and skills training according to what a person needs.
People meet him to sort out practical next steps and to gain clearer options when feelings feel overwhelming. For international clients, sessions are conducted in English. To begin, the service asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online work fits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions a person can take even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and helps people recognise repeated attachment patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss his methods with clients and agree together which approaches suit current goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins or offering a quieter environment when that is possible. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so that talking, skills practice and behavioural work continue to be practical and usable in day-to-day life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes, plus relationship strain, sleep problems and compassion fatigue.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He looks at patterns that keep guilt or shame active and uses ACT and CBT techniques alongside talking to create manageable steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.