BACP
Michael Harland, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Michael is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 5+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches include Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
About Michael
Michael Harland helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He introduces a calm, straightforward way of talking that aims to uncover feelings behind thoughts. Michael's approach is gentle and focused on emotional depth rather than quick fixes.
He prefers to explore what people feel beneath day-to-day thinking. That means sessions often slow down and pay attention to emotions that have been pushed aside. He uses mindfulness to help people notice their experience in the moment and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns that cause pain.
Michael holds BACP, which indicates he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has five years of practice working with issues such as trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, self-esteem and neurodiversity concerns like autism and ADHD.
He also supports people dealing with family-related worries such as blended family tensions, adoption and foster care matters, abandonment and attachment issues. Other focus areas include body image, chronic illness, work stress and compassion fatigue.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the person's comfort. Michael will discuss whether a deeper emotional approach suits someone, or whether a different method may be better in their situation. To start, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
He prefers to explore what people feel beneath day-to-day thinking. That means sessions often slow down and pay attention to emotions that have been pushed aside. He uses mindfulness to help people notice their experience in the moment and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns that cause pain.
Michael holds BACP, which indicates he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has five years of practice working with issues such as trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, self-esteem and neurodiversity concerns like autism and ADHD.
He also supports people dealing with family-related worries such as blended family tensions, adoption and foster care matters, abandonment and attachment issues. Other focus areas include body image, chronic illness, work stress and compassion fatigue.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the person's comfort. Michael will discuss whether a deeper emotional approach suits someone, or whether a different method may be better in their situation. To start, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
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Blended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices that bring attention to the present moment and bodily sensations. It can help with anxiety, sleep difficulties and managing stress by teaching calmer ways to notice thoughts and feelings. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating emotional patterns and early relationships to understand why certain reactions keep happening; it can be helpful for long-standing relationship or self-esteem issues.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide whether to focus on mindfulness skills, deeper emotional work, or a mix of both. Adjustments are made as therapy unfolds so the method fits the person rather than the other way round.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or fitting a shorter check-in during a work break. If specific session formats are important, confirm the current options before booking so they match your practical needs. Many people find online work a practical way to keep therapy sustainable while still engaging with meaningful emotional work.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem and neurodiversity-related matters such as ADHD and autism.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers depth-oriented work that focuses on feeling rather than only thinking, along with mindfulness practices to help people notice their present experience.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has five years of experience working with psychological and emotional difficulties across many areas of life.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP, which reflects registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can be matched for sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.