Michael Carrington, BACP

Michael Carrington is a BACP-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom who brings an integrative approach to counselling. He blends different therapeutic methods to suit each person he works with, aiming to create a non-judgemental environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings and build clearer understanding of themselves and their relationships. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body that sets standards for practice and training.

With a focus on helping people navigate emotional challenges, Michael works with a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, family conflict, and relationship difficulties. He offers LGBTQIA+ affirmative support and regularly works with clients who want to explore questions around sexuality and gender, providing attentive, respectful care tailored to those needs.

As an integrative counsellor he adapts his approach to each client rather than following a single method, aiming to match therapeutic techniques to individual goals and circumstances. Michael emphasizes collaborative work, helping people find practical ways to manage everyday pressures and to develop more satisfying connections with themselves and others.

Approaches and support available through online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client is seen as the expert on their own experience. This approach helps people who want to build self-understanding, improve self-esteem, or work through relationship concerns by encouraging personal growth at the client’s pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood, and unwanted patterns of thinking by introducing strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility that can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support in ways that suit different routines and comfort levels.