Michael Ross, BACP

Michael Ross is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Michael helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction and the effects of trauma and abuse. He takes a humanistic, trauma-informed stance and draws on logotherapy ideas to help people find purpose and meaning. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Michael listens, reflects and helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. Many people come to him for help with substance or process addictions, compulsive behaviours and co‑dependency. He also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, panic and mood disorders, and the isolation that can follow trauma. Michael has experience working with people who are neurodiverse, including those with autism and Asperger syndrome. He can also assist with practical matters such as Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) applications and mentoring while people wait for assessments. His style is calm and pragmatic. He helps people build skills for managing difficult feelings and improving communication. He works at the person’s pace and focuses on simple, workable steps. People who want clear, humane support for anxiety, addiction or post-traumatic stress may find his approach useful. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm, build resilience and help people reconnect with what matters to them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michael draws on humanistic, trauma-informed methods that emphasise understanding a person’s experience and building resilience. This approach focuses on open listening, reflective feedback and helping people name their feelings so they can make different choices in daily life.

He also uses principles from logotherapy, which look at meaning and purpose to help people who feel stuck or empty. Logotherapy supports people to identify what matters to them and to take small steps towards goals that feel important.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. Michael works with each person to test what helps most, adapting techniques and pacing to match needs, goals and preferences. The therapist and client review progress together and adjust the plan when needed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat supports shorter check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats help people fit therapy around work, study or caring responsibilities while keeping contact consistent and convenient.