- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Goal-focused coaching
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. He also offers coaching to help with practical goals and life direction.
He often sees people who struggle with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias or burnout from work. He also supports those who feel a loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness. Relationship trouble and trouble starting or keeping connections are part of his caseload too.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what is happening now. He uses several established approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance strategies to help people name and test unhelpful patterns. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships affect current connections.
He also draws on client-centred and existential ideas to allow space for personal values and meaning. That can help when someone wants to rethink priorities or set practical goals in work, health or relationships. Coaching-style work is used when a client wants specific steps and accountability.
People who choose him tend to want straightforward, practical conversation about next steps. He aims to make sessions clear and focused, with options to try different methods and see what helps in everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Michael uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them. ACT focuses on values and small, practical actions that move someone toward what matters to them, which can help with low mood or a loss of direction.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current connections. That approach can help when someone struggles with trust, communication or recurring relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and decide together which suit the client's goals, preferences and day-to-day constraints. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so check the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need flexible scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and coaching for life goals. He also lists concerns such as abandonment, addiction, attachment issues and coping after loss or redundancy.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses conversational sessions that combine cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based techniques. The aim is to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical steps that can be used between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical practice working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with occupational trauma, burnout and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.