- Focus on anxiety
- Values-led goals
- Person-centred
About Michael
Michael Purvis is a counsellor with three years' experience who focuses on helping men with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and low mood. He works with people to make sense of difficult experiences and the feelings and habits that follow. Michael aims to create a steady, down-to-earth space where people can talk things through and find practical ways forward.
Michael sees many anxiety-related challenges, including obsessive thoughts, panic, phobias and stress or burnout. He also supports people who struggle to make and keep close connections, and those coping with loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness. Problems that sit alongside anxiety, such as low mood or frustrations with anger, are also part of his focus.
In sessions he combines straightforward conversation with evidence-informed methods. The work often looks at how thoughts, values and behaviour interact, and at patterns that repeat in relationships. He also helps people set clear goals for areas like work, health and personal life, and tracks progress together.
Michael uses approaches that encourage acceptance of difficult feelings, while building practical skills to change unhelpful habits. He pays attention to how early attachment and life stories shape current responses, and follows a person-centred stance that keeps the client's experience at the heart of the work.
Sessions are carried out in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Michael is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in his credentials. If you are unsure about session formats or timings, confirm current options before booking.
How Michael's approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, and to choose actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now and can be useful for improving communication and trust in close connections.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt methods as the work progresses. That collaboration helps decide whether to focus more on values and behaviour, on attachment patterns, or on practical skill-building.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow someone to join from a quieter location or to choose audio-only contact when video is not convenient. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical advantages help people maintain steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and depression, and also supports practical coaching for life goals.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine open, person-centred conversation with practical techniques drawn from several approaches to change unhelpful habits.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working with anxiety-related conditions and related concerns such as burnout and loss of purpose.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.