- Anxiety and stress
- Goal focused
- Values based
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a counsellor with three years of practice who helps people work through anxiety, stress and low mood. He holds BACP accreditation, and focuses on practical ways to make day-to-day life more manageable. Michael uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people regain a sense of direction.
He sees many kinds of anxiety, including panic, phobias and obsessive-compulsive patterns. He also supports people coping with stress, burnout and the fallout from occupational trauma. Relationship difficulties, communication problems and issues around commitment and codependency are part of his caseload too.
Michael offers help with life transitions that can leave people feeling adrift, such as retirement, redundancy or long-term illness. He also works with concerns linked to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and ageing. He aims to make goal-setting practical, covering areas like career, health and work-life balance.
His approach blends practical thinking with a focus on values and personal meaning. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns and try new behaviours. Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas shape how he builds trust and listens to what matters to each person.
People searching for help after disasters or major upheaval may find his background relevant, since he lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his focus areas. He speaks English and works from the United Kingdom. To start, readers should use the site process to match with him and arrange sessions.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take steps towards those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and finding motivation after change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like panic or persistent worry.
Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas shape how he builds a trusting conversation and listens to your experience. These approaches support people who struggle with connection, abandonment concerns or patterns that repeat in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and tailor sessions based on your needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where you both decide what feels most helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can fit into busy days, make it easier to attend regular appointments and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they use practical exercises, homework and focused conversation that fit a screen or phone call.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus concerns such as low self-esteem and coaching for life goals.
How would he approach my worries in sessions?
He mixes conversational listening with practical work. Techniques from ACT and CBT are used to identify patterns and try new behaviours.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of experience working with people on anxiety, stress and related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.