Michael Meaney

• Stress and anxiety
• Career and motivation
• Self esteem

About Michael

Michael Meaney works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, relationship worries, grief and coping with life changes, and offers coaching alongside counselling. He believes people are the experts in their own story and draws on that knowledge to help them move through difficult moments. Michael is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' professional experience as a psychotherapist, plus over 20 years' experience working one-to-one and with groups as a facilitator and coach.

In sessions he takes a practical, collaborative approach. He listens to what matters to the person and helps identify small, workable steps. Conversations focus on understanding what is getting in the way now, and finding clearer ways to cope and make decisions. He uses techniques from evidence-based therapeutic work and coaching methods to support change.

Michael aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. He helps people name specific problems, set short-term goals and track progress. He also supports longer discussions about identity, confidence and career direction when needed.

His background includes extensive one-to-one facilitation and group coaching alongside clinical practice. That mix means he draws on skills from both coaching and psychotherapy to help with motivation, confidence and adapting to life transitions.

People who choose to work with him can expect clear, goal-oriented conversations and a focus on practical coping strategies. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

Therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside coaching methods. One approach focuses on practical coping skills and problem-solving to reduce daily stress and manage anxiety; this involves identifying unhelpful patterns and rehearsing alternative responses. Another approach concentrates on building confidence and motivation through small goal-setting and behavioural activation, which helps when career choices or low self-esteem are a concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which fits their goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the focus as progress is made.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means sessions can be scheduled around work or family commitments, helping people maintain momentum between meetings.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Relationship issues
• Grief

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with stress and anxiety using practical coping strategies and goal-setting.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers psychotherapy alongside coaching approaches, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical coaching methods.

What experience does he have?

He has five years' professional experience as a psychotherapist and over 20 years' experience working one-to-one and with groups as a facilitator and coach.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

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

Can I have sessions in English from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.