Michael Dwyer, BACP
Practical, values-focused counselling for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 189054
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- Calm practical support
- Values-based work
- Stress and grief
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor with 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and other major life changes. Michael uses a warm, down-to-earth style so people can talk honestly about what is troubling them.
He draws on several practical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on what a person is struggling with now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Michael aims to help clients build clearer values and steadier routines rather than offering quick fixes.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, from sleeping problems and compassion fatigue to relationship issues and caregiver stress. He also works with long-term conditions and the emotional impact of illness and loss. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among his additional areas of focus.
Michael describes himself as approachable and patient. He encourages people to bring whatever feels difficult into the room without pressure or judgement. The tone of his work is practical and collaborative, with attention to both feelings and real-life problem solving.
If someone is ready to try counselling, Michael asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. He works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK as well.
He draws on several practical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on what a person is struggling with now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Michael aims to help clients build clearer values and steadier routines rather than offering quick fixes.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, from sleeping problems and compassion fatigue to relationship issues and caregiver stress. He also works with long-term conditions and the emotional impact of illness and loss. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among his additional areas of focus.
Michael describes himself as approachable and patient. He encourages people to bring whatever feels difficult into the room without pressure or judgement. The tone of his work is practical and collaborative, with attention to both feelings and real-life problem solving.
If someone is ready to try counselling, Michael asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. He works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK as well.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches and online work that fit everyday life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still act on what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, sleep difficulties and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try different ways of working based on the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where goals and methods are checked in on regularly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so check current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or matching appointments to a lunch break. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Ask about the available formats when you arrange a meeting so you can pick what best suits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with major life changes. He also works with issues such as sleeping problems, compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is Michael's therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, patient and practical. He focuses on clear steps people can take and on understanding what matters to them.
How much experience does he bring?
Michael has 11 years of professional practice experience in the United Kingdom. That background spans work with emotional distress and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and payments 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 Michael?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.