Michael Halpin

• Stress and anxiety
• Attachment‑based work
• CBT techniques

About Michael

Michael Halpin works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self‑esteem and motivation using conversational, person‑centred ways of working. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

He offers straightforward talking therapy that aims to clarify problems and find practical next steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past patterns might affect current relationships and feelings. He uses ideas from attachment work, cognitive behavioural methods and psychodynamic thinking to open up new ways of relating to yourself and others.

Michael favours an approachable, client‑centred style where the person sets the pace. He listens for patterns such as avoidance, control issues or repeated relationship difficulties, and helps people try small changes to see what works. Where useful, he introduces brief solution‑focused strategies to tackle specific problems like sleep, anger or low mood.

He has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, chronic illness, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. He also works with issues linked to identity and sexuality, including LGBT matters.

Sessions are practical and conversational, often combining reflection about past experiences with clear steps to change habits. Michael encourages regular review so goals and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment‑based work looks at relationships and early patterns that shape how people connect today; it can help with trust, intimacy and recurring relationship difficulties. Client‑centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting so the person’s own priorities guide the work; it is useful for building self‑esteem and making decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, sleep and mood issues.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together, revisiting it as progress is made. This keeps the work collaborative and focused on what the client wants to change.

The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep appointments around work, childcare or health commitments, and some prefer shorter check‑ins when time is limited.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Trichotillomania
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists stress and anxiety among his main areas of work and uses practical strategies to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client‑centred counselling alongside attachment‑based, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches, with occasional solution‑focused techniques.

How long has he been practising?

He has four years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is he accredited with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.