Michael Johansen

Michael Johansen is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and panic concerns. He supports those dealing with grief, depression and relationship strains. He welcomes conversations about parenting, work pressures and the emotional fallout from trauma.

Michael works in a straightforward, person-centred way. He offers an empathic, non-judgemental space to talk about what feels most worrying. Sessions are used to make sense of difficult feelings and try out practical steps for moving forward.

He combines a client-centred approach with psychodynamic ideas to look at how past patterns affect present life. He also uses trauma-focused methods when the client’s history calls for it. These methods are used to reduce overwhelm and to help people regain control over daily life.

With seven years of professional experience, Michael draws on straightforward techniques and careful listening. He aims to keep sessions simple and focused on what matters to the person in front of him. Progress is paced to the client’s comfort and goals.

People can expect sessions that focus on building understanding, improving coping skills and restoring calm. Michael supports practical problem solving alongside exploring deeper emotional patterns. He encourages clients to try out small changes between sessions and review what helps.

To begin, he asks people to reflect on their main concerns so the work can be tailored. Michael keeps language plain and the work collaborative so clients know what to expect as they move forward.

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