- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-based work
- Goal focused coaching
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a BACP-registered counsellor with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and coaching goals. He also lists particular interests such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues and emptiness.
Michael focuses on making sense of difficult experiences and the thoughts and behaviours that follow. He talks through what has happened and how it affects day-to-day life. Sessions look at practical steps as well as the feelings behind them.
He often sees people dealing with anxiety-related problems such as obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias and stress or burnout from work. He also supports people who struggle to socialise or to form new relationships, and those coping with anger or a loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness.
Michael offers help with setting and reaching practical goals in areas like career, health, relationships and work-life balance. He draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas to shape sessions around what a person needs in the moment.
The tone of his work is straightforward. He helps people talk through what keeps them stuck and what small changes might help. People who want clear steps alongside talk are likely to find his way of working useful.
How approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then choosing values-based steps forward. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It can help with panic, phobias and persistent worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift how they connect with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and try things out together. Decisions about methods, pace and goals are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the original profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio depending on how they prefer to engage. Registered or accredited professionals often blend talking and practical exercises into online sessions so that therapy can fit around everyday life without requiring long journeys.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression and coaching goals. Additional interests include abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care and feelings of emptiness.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses talking and practical techniques from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom on anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he run sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose 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.