Michael Johansen , BACP

Michael Johansen is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. He works with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression, and brings specific training in trauma-informed care alongside a person-centred approach that places the client's experience at the centre of the work. Michael combines practical support with empathic listening to help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and patterns in a non-judgmental way.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Michael follows professional standards and ongoing development practices relevant to counselling in the UK. His practice aims to offer an accepting and compassionate space where individuals can process painful experiences, identify goals, and develop strategies that feel right for them. He attends to each person's unique history and priorities, working collaboratively to find approaches that fit their needs.

Prospective clients who feel he may be the right counsellor for them are invited to reach out with questions or a message to begin a conversation about therapy and next steps.

Approaches that guide online support

Michael integrates client-centred therapy and trauma-focused therapy into his online work. Client-centred therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating a welcoming space where the client leads the conversation - it is useful for building self-awareness, working through relationship issues, and strengthening self-esteem. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences with care, aiming to reduce distress and improve coping when past events continue to affect daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Michael works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the focus of sessions over time. He helps clients experiment with different methods and decides together which strategies feel most helpful for their situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chats, or text-based messaging to suit different routines and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments while working with a licensed professional.