- Depth-oriented practice
- Mindfulness methods
- BACP registered
About Michael
Michael Harland is a counsellor who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and a wide range of other life pressures. He works with individuals facing relationship strain, grief, addiction, ADHD, sleep or eating concerns, and career or parenting stress. Michael uses listening and guided reflection to help people reach feelings beneath everyday thinking.
He describes his work as depth-focused, aiming to help clients notice and feel emotions that are often kept at a distance. That may involve gently attending to memories, body sensations and recurring patterns that influence how someone reacts now. He balances that with caution: depth work is not offered for people in active crisis or those who have experienced very severe trauma when stronger stabilising approaches are needed.
Michael draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and sensations without judgement. Together these approaches aim to help people feel steadier and make different choices when old patterns arise.
He has five years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Michael works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including arrangements for international clients.
If someone is unsure whether depth work is suitable, Michael encourages an initial conversation to discuss safety and goals and to decide whether a different approach would be more appropriate.
How psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches work online
Depth-focused work, informed by psychodynamic ideas, looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. Online or remote sessions can give time to notice repeating patterns and to talk about memories and emotional reactions as they arise. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice thoughts and body sensations without judgement, which can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, safety and preferences and decide together whether depth work, mindfulness techniques or a different path suits a client's needs. This collaborative planning helps to balance emotional exploration with practical stabilising when needed.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also help continue regular sessions when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client adapt the pace and focus to what feels manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Michael works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers depth-focused talking therapy that prioritises feeling as a route to change, combined with mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with people on a variety of psychological and life concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom may arrange sessions with him.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.