Michael Halpin, BACP

Michael Halpin is a United Kingdom based therapist who brings four years of professional experience to his work with individuals and families. He is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting his professional affiliation with an established counselling body.

He works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and a wide range of other concerns including parenting, career challenges, and intimacy-related issues. His practice also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and dissociation.

Michael adopts a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation. He draws on approaches suited to the client’s needs and aims to create a supportive space for exploration and change. He accepts international clients and offers flexible ways to work together. Michael recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and he aims to accompany people through that process toward clearer coping and more meaningful connections.

Approaches and online support for flexible therapy

Michael Halpin draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping people address abandonment, attachment issues, and relational pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience, offering empathic, non-directive support that helps build self-worth, confidence, and clearer personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michael works collaboratively to determine what fits best. He will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring to co-design a plan that feels workable and respectful of your pace.

Online therapy with Michael is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without disrupting daily life, and they allow therapy to continue across locations and time zones when needed.