Michael Carrington, BACP
3 years in practice
Michael Carrington is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
License and registration
- BACP
- 389989 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Michael
Michael Carrington is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He offers a calm, steady presence to help people make sense of hard times. Sessions are practical and conversational, with lots of space for what matters to the client.
Michael draws on Existential therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to tailor sessions to each individual.
Background and approach
He aims to help people understand patterns in their life and make choices that feel more honest and manageable. Therapy often looks at values, daily habits, difficult emotions and how relationships affect wellbeing. People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and issues around intimacy.
There is a particular focus on LGBTQ concerns, gender dysphoria and matters linked to alternative sexual cultures, along with trauma, addictions and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. Sessions are conversational and grounded. Michael listens, reflects, and suggests practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Over time he and the client review what helps and adapt the work to fit changing needs. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and they are scheduled according to therapist availability.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and arranges appointments once matched. Michael works in English and sees clients based in the United Kingdom.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Control issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
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Online support
How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy
Michael uses Existential therapy to help people reflect on meaning, choices and responsibility in their lives. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck, unsure about major life directions, or troubled by questions about identity and purpose.He also draws on Client-Centred therapy which focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and topics. That approach helps build self-understanding and confidence over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as sessions progress. The choice is collaborative and reviewed regularly to match changing needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their life. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or those who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and daily routines, and they allow therapists and clients to try different formats to see what works best.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, plus issues such as trauma, addictions, sleeping problems and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, combining reflective listening with practical suggestions people can try between meetings.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor with a range of presenting concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.
How do I start therapy with him and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire; sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
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