Michael is a trainee integrative counselling psychologist and developing existential psychotherapist who offers a warm, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic space. His work is grounded in existential philosophy, supporting clients to explore meaning, identity, freedom, relationships, loss and the challenges of being human. He believes therapy provides a chance to slow down, understand oneself more deeply and open up new possibilities for living with authenticity and purpose.
About Michael
Michael offers a warm, compassionate and collaborative space grounded in existential and integrative practice. He supports adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, complex emotional needs and major life transitions, helping them explore meaning, identity and emotional depth at a safe pace.
His background includes NHS inpatient work, university mental-health support, complex emotional needs services and bereavement care. He holds an MSc in Experimental Psychology, a BSc in Neuroscience and a Level 4 qualification in Integrated Therapeutic Counselling.
Michael also contributes to research with Onaya Science, exploring emerging approaches to wellbeing and the effects of traditional plant medicines in ceremonial contexts. Having experienced significant loss early in life, he brings sensitivity to grief, change and meaning-making, meeting clients with compassion, curiosity and respect.