- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
- BACP member
About Michael
Michael Harland is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. He uses a depth-oriented approach that looks at feelings beneath the surface. He works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Michael practises Mindfulness Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas. In sessions he encourages people to notice how their body and attention respond to difficult feelings. He aims to create space for emotions that are often pushed down or avoided.
He is cautious about when depth work is offered. Michael does not recommend depth therapy for people in active crisis, those who have experienced extremely severe trauma, or anyone currently experiencing non-drug-induced psychosis. In such situations he may suggest looking for cognitive behavioural therapy instead.
Across five years of practice he has helped people with issues such as ADHD, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and sexual health topics including kink and alternative sexual cultures. He also works with concerns related to attachment, adoption or foster care histories, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions aim to balance exploring feeling with practical care. Michael encourages people to talk through their experience, notice patterns, and build ways of coping that fit their everyday life. He welcomes enquiries from people in the UK and from international clients.
Michael practises Mindfulness Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas. In sessions he encourages people to notice how their body and attention respond to difficult feelings. He aims to create space for emotions that are often pushed down or avoided.
He is cautious about when depth work is offered. Michael does not recommend depth therapy for people in active crisis, those who have experienced extremely severe trauma, or anyone currently experiencing non-drug-induced psychosis. In such situations he may suggest looking for cognitive behavioural therapy instead.
Across five years of practice he has helped people with issues such as ADHD, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and sexual health topics including kink and alternative sexual cultures. He also works with concerns related to attachment, adoption or foster care histories, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions aim to balance exploring feeling with practical care. Michael encourages people to talk through their experience, notice patterns, and build ways of coping that fit their everyday life. He welcomes enquiries from people in the UK and from international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online counselling
Mindfulness Therapy asks people to bring gentle attention to the body and breath. It helps with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and learning to notice emotions before they escalate. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past patterns shape current feelings and relationships, helping people understand where repetitive reactions come from.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, history and how someone reacts to different ways of working. That conversation is collaborative and helps decide whether more mindful practices or deeper emotional exploration fits best.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make it easier to meet from a different location. The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking so timing and practical details match the client's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers depth-oriented work that prioritises feeling over thought and combines Mindfulness Therapy with psychodynamic ideas to help people notice and sit with emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with people on many psychological and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I meet this counsellor?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone arrangements before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.