Michael Ross, BACP

Michael Ross is a therapeutic counsellor who works from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective. He is named Mike in some contexts and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He aims to help people make sense of hard experiences and build greater resilience over time.

He uses empathic, reflective conversation to help clients understand trauma and its effects. Sessions often focus on how past relationships and attachment shape current feelings and reactions. He also addresses stress, anxiety and a range of addictive or compulsive behaviours.

Michael has six years of professional experience and has supported many clients from creative industries and higher education. He has worked with people who face substance dependence, neurodivergent traits such as autism and attention differences, and difficulties with mood and panic.

He also supports those struggling with low self-esteem, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose. His work includes practical help for creative blocks, imposter feelings and task initiation challenges.

Alongside counselling, he has experience as a Specialist Mentor (SM-MH/ASC) supporting higher education students who receive Disabled Students Allowance. He can assist with DSA applications and offers independent mentoring for people waiting for assessments or not eligible for DSA.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Michael describes his practice as humanistic and trauma informed, so sessions focus on empathic listening and helping people make sense of their emotional experience. This approach is useful for understanding how relationships and past events shape current feelings and behaviour and for building steady coping strategies.

He also uses logotherapy principles, which centre on searching for meaning and purpose when someone feels stuck or empty. This can help people facing existential questions, creative blocks, or a loss of direction in life.

Finding the right way to work is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree on the approaches to try. That process may include trying different techniques and checking in about what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or caregiving commitments. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter focused check-ins when days are busy, and offer alternatives when phone-only sessions are preferable to video due to bandwidth or comfort. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt sessions so therapy fits into everyday life rather than adding extra strain.