Michael Hawthorne
Compassionate, practical counselling for anxiety and life change
About Michael
Michael Hawthorne helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing LGBT issues, social anxiety and phobia, and feelings of isolation or shame. He is named Michael Hawthorne and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential.
He works in a straightforward, respectful way. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. Conversations focus on practical steps and understanding the patterns that keep problems repeating.
Background and approach
Michael pays close attention to attachment concerns and communication problems. He will talk through how early relationships shape current feelings and interactions. That helps people notice unhelpful habits and try new ways of connecting.
Guilt, shame and low self-worth are common themes he addresses. Michael aims to build small, realistic practices that increase self-compassion and confidence. Progress is usually steady when changes are practised between sessions.
Therapy can also cover practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress. For addictions he supports people to identify triggers and create manageable plans for change. He keeps explanations plain and achievable.
To begin, clients use the service sign-up, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Michael speaks English and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What Michael works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches and online therapy options that fit your life
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses; this is useful for anxiety, worry and low mood. Another approach looks at how attachment and early relationship patterns affect current interactions and trust; this helps with relationship problems and loneliness.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what works for the client’s situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face sessions and allow visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep a steady course of work while managing day-to-day commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
