Michael Ross
Practical counselling for trauma and addiction
About Michael
Michael Ross is a counsellor who brings six years of practice to his work. He holds BACP accreditation, and he focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and addictions. He also supports people recovering from trauma and those struggling with low self esteem.
He works in a humanistic, trauma-informed way that aims to make sense of difficult experiences. Michael uses empathic listening and reflective questioning to help people understand how the past shapes the present.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build steady coping skills rather than quick fixes. Michael has particular experience with substance and process addictions, including alcohol, drugs and compulsive behaviours. He also supports people with mood and panic problems, post-traumatic stress and issues connected to attachment and dissociation.
He is familiar with concerns that often come with neurodivergence such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and he offers practical support for communication difficulties, codependency and feelings of isolation. He has worked with people facing creative blocks, guilt and questions about life purpose. Michael provides a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions.
He often combines exploration of past events with practical steps for daily life. The aim is clearer understanding, steadier mood and choices that feel more manageable.
What Michael works with
Sessions & fees
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Michael offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques presented in straightforward terms. One approach focuses on trauma-informed exploration where the counsellor helps people make sense of distressing events and learn grounding strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions. This is useful for those experiencing post-traumatic stress, dissociation or intense anxiety.A second approach centres on work with addictive behaviours and compulsive patterns. Sessions look at triggers, routine changes and practical tools to manage urges and rebuild healthier habits. This suits people dealing with substance dependence or process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behaviour.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Michael works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. He will discuss options and adapt the plan as progress is made so the work feels relevant and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in fits a break. Live chat or messaging can suit people who prefer typing or need brief, frequent contact. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and other commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Experience
- 6 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
