Michael Blown, BACP

Michael Blown is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. He holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for someone who is worried or unsure.

Michael believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, listening approach to each session. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients name problems and decide what matters most to them. Sessions are aimed at building on existing strengths and finding practical ways to cope day to day.

He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, addiction and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people with attention differences, eating concerns, mood disorders and work-related stress. This gives him a broad view of how different problems can affect people’s lives.

Michael draws on client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural ideas and hypnotherapy in sessions. That mix lets him tailor work to the person in front of him, using conversation, practical exercises and guided techniques where helpful. He will explain each step so clients know what to expect.

Sessions can be arranged online in multiple formats, which can suit people with busy schedules or those who prefer not to travel. To begin, there is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling is arranged according to availability.

Approaches used online and what they involve

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people needing space to talk through feelings and make sense of their experiences.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple tools to test unhelpful patterns and try small changes. This method often helps with anxiety, panic, low mood and stress by giving clear steps to practise between sessions.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help explore thoughts and habits. It can be used alongside other work to support changes in how someone responds to stress, cravings or difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, listen to the person's goals and try different ways of working until something fits. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively, so people have a say in what happens in sessions.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual tools, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who find typing helps them express themselves. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study or family commitments while keeping the focus on progress.