Michael Mourant, BACP

Michael Mourant offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. He frames the first sessions around what matters most to the client and works at a pace that suits them. This short, clear first step helps worried parents and individuals decide whether to continue.

Michael is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP, and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He describes his work as person centred, which means he focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own answers rather than telling them what to do.

In practice he helps with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, and relationship and family concerns. He also supports people facing issues related to ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy, sleep problems and parenting strain. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, commitment worries, guilt and shame, loneliness and self-love.

Sessions aim to feel straightforward and practical. Michael uses active listening and reflective conversation to help people notice patterns, make different choices and build small steps towards their goals. Supervision and peer review are part of his routine to maintain good practice.

He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. People who want a gentle, listening-led approach that prioritises their own pace may find his style helpful when coping with life changes and emotional strain.

Person centred approaches and online therapy options

Person centred therapy places the client's experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard and helps the person to find their own path forward; this can be useful for anxiety, depression and relationship worries.

That listening-led approach aims to build trust and a steady pace. The therapist helps identify what matters most and supports clients in trying small, manageable changes rather than imposing goals. This method is often helpful for people dealing with grief, shame, loneliness or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and adapt the style to a person's needs, goals and preferences so the sessions feel useful and workable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation when time and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or times when a quieter environment is easier. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit around busy schedules and help people keep in touch between longer sessions. Together these choices make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life and keep momentum while working towards change.