- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Short practical steps
- Collaborative approach
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor with 11 years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. He also offers support around compassion fatigue, sleep problems, parenting strains and issues related to self-esteem and relationships.
He uses a blend of practical talking therapy approaches that aim to make sense of what feels stuck. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the individual's needs, with an emphasis on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Conversations are straightforward and centred on what matters to the person in front of him.
Michael draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These tools are used to build coping skills, notice unhelpful patterns, and rebuild a steadier sense of day-to-day functioning.
People who find his approach useful are often looking for a calm, steady presence and practical ways to handle emotional overwhelm. He aims to help clients make small changes that add up to real relief and clearer decision making.
He accepts clients from the UK and internationally and works within the framework of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then taking values-based action to move forward. It can help when worry or low mood makes it hard to do the things you value. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns with carers shape current relationships and emotional responses, useful for people struggling with trust, abandonment fears or persistent relational patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael aims to explore which methods fit a person's needs and preferences together with the client. That way the plan is tailored and can change as progress is made, keeping the work practical and collaborative.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, travel less and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use quieter surroundings, reduce travel time, or avoid being on camera if they prefer an audio-only session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pacing and exercises so they work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems can be discussed in sessions?
Michael helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also supports concerns such as parenting strain, sleep problems, relationship issues and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, with clear steps you can try between sessions. Conversations are client-centred and paced to what feels manageable.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has 11 years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
What are the credentials and where is he based?
He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.