Michael Carrington , BACP

Michael Carrington is a UK-based, fully qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional membership and adherence to a recognised code of practice. He works in an integrative way, combining methods from different therapeutic models to match the particular needs of each person he sees. This flexible approach allows him to draw on practical, evidence-informed techniques alongside deeper exploratory work depending on what a client is seeking.

He supports people facing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bereavement, family conflict and relationship difficulties. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative practitioner, Michael works with clients who want to explore questions around sexuality and gender, and he has experience addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, intimacy and relationship styles, body image, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. His practice also covers trauma and abuse, addictions, compulsive behaviours, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-harm and struggles with self-esteem.

Michael aims to create a non-judgemental space where clients can reflect on their thoughts and feelings, develop greater self-understanding and work toward clearer ways of relating to themselves and others. He tailors the mix of therapeutic tools to each person, balancing short-term strategies and longer-term reflection to help clients move forward in ways that feel right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michael Carrington draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic ideas to tailor support to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work - this approach can be helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and improving relationships. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours and offers practical strategies to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood or compulsive actions. Psychodynamic work explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and choices, which can be useful for understanding recurring difficulties and long-standing emotional themes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals, and adapts methods over time so the work stays relevant and manageable. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing how they want to change.

Online therapy with Michael can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, maintain continuity between sessions and access support from wherever a person is located within the United Kingdom. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver focused, reflective and practical help without requiring in-person attendance.