Michael Sivori, BACP

Michael Sivori is a BACP counsellor with 28 years of experience who focuses on helping people through loss, burnout and identity concerns. He works in a client-centred way and emphasises being non-judgemental and empathic. Michael speaks English and accepts international clients while practising from the United Kingdom.

As a former university teacher, he has trained many therapists and brings that deep familiarity with therapeutic practice into sessions. He pays close attention to how therapy feels in the room and values presence as a part of the work. That means he aims to listen carefully, reflect what he hears and help people name difficult thoughts and feelings.

Michael draws on mindfulness and present-centred methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with grief, addiction recovery and trauma-related concerns. Clients can expect straightforward, steady support focused on what matters to them in daily life.

He views each person as unique and looks for strengths people may not have noticed. This includes working with issues such as relationships, parenting, intimate concerns, body image and career pressures. He also has experience with adoption and foster care, attachment issues and first responder stresses.

Sessions are shaped around the individual and their goals. Michael helps people discover practical ways to use their own resources and to make small, manageable changes over time.

Approaches that shape online therapy conversations

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves attentive listening, reflecting feelings and helping people find their own solutions. This approach suits worries about relationships, self-worth and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting carried away by them. It can help with anxiety, stress, compassion fatigue and managing strong emotions in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That way the two of them choose which methods to emphasise and adapt over time in a collaborative way.

Many people appreciate how online sessions can fit around daily life, making it easier to schedule therapy around work or family commitments. They can reduce travel time and help people keep up with regular appointments during busy periods. Confirm the specific session options available before booking, since formats are not detailed in the biography, and the counsellor or service will explain practical arrangements when you start.