Michael Johansen

Michael Johansen is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He also supports people coping with grief, trauma and life changes, including separation and divorce. Michael aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what matters to them.

He works in a person-centred way, listening closely and responding to what each person brings to a session. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring patterns and Trauma-Focused approaches when past events are affecting daily life. Sessions are conversational and grounded in practical steps as well as reflection.

Michael describes his role as a partner in the process, helping people find solutions that fit their situation. He pays particular attention to issues such as attachment, abandonment and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with fatherhood concerns, parenting strain, body image and feelings of guilt or shame.

With seven years of professional experience, Michael draws on a range of approaches to meet different needs. He aims to help people build clearer boundaries, improve relationships and manage intense emotions. People often leave with concrete strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

If someone wants to work with him they can use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. He works in English and does not accept international clients.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, so the counsellor listens closely and follows the client's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs understanding, practical options and a gentle place to work through feelings. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from the past that repeat in present relationships and day-to-day life, which can help when recurring themes like abandonment or attachment worries cause distress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on how past painful events affect current coping and aims to reduce their ongoing impact on mood and behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the methods as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process so clients help shape which techniques are used.

Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is needed. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments around work or caring responsibilities, while still offering the same conversational and reflective elements that shape in-person therapy.