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Michael Hawthorne, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesDepression

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Michael Hawthorne helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those coping with addictions, relationship concerns and LGBT matters. He works with issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness and social anxiety.

Michael keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. He listens first and adapts his approach to each person's needs. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or long exercises.

Background and approach

With three years of professional experience, Michael has worked with a range of everyday mental health challenges. He brings a calm presence and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone who might be nervous about starting therapy. His way of working involves tailoring a plan together.

That plan looks at what you want to change and the small, achievable actions that help. He pays attention to how relationships and past attachment patterns affect current mood and behaviour. People can expect a warm and steady style.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when that suits the person. Michael encourages self-compassion and clearer communication as part of long-term change.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Evidence-based techniques focus on helping people manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours. One common approach teaches practical skills to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping tools for anxiety and depression. It is useful when low mood or worry get in the way of everyday life.

Another helpful approach looks at attachment and relationships. This work examines how early patterns of connection influence current relationships and communication, and it can reduce isolation, improve trust and ease social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good fit. That collaborative process means plans are adjusted over time if something does not help.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls suit deeper, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support, quick reflections or people who prefer typing. Such options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.

What concerns does Michael help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues and LGBT matters, and also focuses on attachment, communication problems, guilt, shame, loneliness and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style?

He listens first and keeps sessions straightforward and respectful, then tailors a plan with practical steps suited to each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Michael

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Michael Hawthorne, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that suit online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety