- Men's wellbeing focus
- Person-centred approach
- BACP registered
About Michael
Michael Schmool is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with men who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and life changes. He offers a calm, accepting presence where people can pause and think about what matters to them.
He describes himself as kind, compassionate and easy going. His earlier careers in advertising, media, publishing and photography took him across two continents. That varied background gives him experience talking with people from many walks of life.
Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people understand why they feel as they do. The aim is to increase self-awareness so someone can make choices that feel right for them. He works at a gentle pace and adapts to each person’s needs.
Michael follows the BACP ethical framework and practice guidelines. He creates a warm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult emotions like grief, anger, guilt or shame. He also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency and infidelity.
He helps clients explore practical ways to cope with career pressure, parenting strains and intimacy-related worries. Michael also offers coaching-style conversations when the focus is on goals and next steps. He welcomes people looking for clearer direction and more satisfying relationships.
Approaches that guide online work
Michael practises from a person-centred perspective which emphasises an empathic, non-judgemental listening style. This approach helps people feel heard and accepted, and can be useful for stress, low self-worth and relationship concerns.He also uses practical coaching conversations when the focus is on goals, next steps and day-to-day coping. Those sessions tend to be action-oriented and help people plan small changes for work, parenting or personal life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree an approach together. This collaborative process helps match the way of working to the person’s needs.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also suit shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the agreed format with the therapist.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship or family issues. He also supports people with grief, trauma, anger and intimacy-related worries.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting. Sessions aim to build self-awareness and help people decide what changes they want to make.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience as a counsellor and previously worked in advertising, media, publishing and photography. That experience informs his way of relating to different people.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he work in and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.