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Michael Dwyer, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and ACT methods
About Michael
Michael Dwyer is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. He also helps with compassion fatigue, relationship issues, sleep problems and self‑esteem difficulties.
Michael uses straightforward, practical methods. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear steps people can practise between meetings. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas.
His background includes supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, chronic illness and caregiving strain. He also works with concerns like abandonment, body image, codependency and communication problems. He applies methods that aim to reduce distress and improve daily coping skills.
In sessions Michael works in a collaborative way. He will listen to what is most troubling and suggest small experiments or changes to try. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can see what helps and what needs adjusting.
Michael offers work in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How Michael uses CBT, ACT and attachment work remotely
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in their daily routines. CBT sessions tend to include clear goals and short exercises to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and flexible responses to difficult feelings, helping people act in ways that matter to them despite discomfort. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current interactions, which can be useful for relationship strain and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options and agree a plan based on each person's needs, goals and preferences. He treats the selection of methods as collaborative and adjusts the plan if something is not working.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed. It can also allow sessions to take place when people are in different time zones, which helps international clients arrange appointments that suit their daily routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain and sleep problems, among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured methods that focus on noticing thoughts and testing new responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in counselling and psychological practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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