About Michael
Michael Harland works with men who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship issues. He is a counsellor with five years' experience and is registered with the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about what they are feeling.
He offers depth-focused work that prioritises feeling over thought. That means conversation is used to access emotions that might be hidden behind defensive thinking. Michael also draws on mindfulness to help people notice what is happening in the body and mind in the present moment.
He is clear about when depth work may not be right. If someone is in the middle of a crisis, has experienced extremely severe trauma, or has non-drug-induced psychosis, he suggests considering other approaches first. This is to keep people safe and to match the method to the need.
Michael has experience with a wide range of concerns including stress, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career problems, body image and chronic illness related worries.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. Michael helps people notice patterns, feel emotions that have been pushed aside, and practise simple mindfulness skills. He encourages collaboration so goals and the pace of therapy suit each person.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Depth-focused work looks at feelings beneath everyday thinking and helps people notice emotions that have been avoided. This approach can help with long-standing patterns, relationship and intimacy worries, and grief by giving space to explore what underlies current difficulties.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts, physical sensations and emotions in the present moment. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, sleep problems and managing urges related to addiction by training gentle awareness rather than suppression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together decide whether depth work, mindfulness, or a mix feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy unfolds.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life and travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is tight and avoids the need to travel to appointments, which many people find helpful for consistency.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practises depth-focused therapy that prioritises feeling, and also uses mindfulness to help people notice present-moment experience.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years' experience as a counsellor and has worked with many common psychological difficulties in that time.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.