Michael Rankin

• Stress and anxiety
• Family problems
• Grief and loss

About Michael

Michael Rankin works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Michael helps people talk through immediate worries like panic, low mood and social anxiety. He also supports those facing family problems, fatherhood issues, fertility concerns and the practical strains of major life changes. He will discuss patterns that keep problems going and practical steps to try between sessions.

His work includes attention to body image, obsessions and compulsions, smoking or vaping cessation, and feelings of isolation or shame. He also addresses communication problems, domestic violence effects, and issues that first responders may bring. Sessions cover both emotional coping and everyday problem-solving.

Michael aims to make sessions direct and straightforward. He encourages clear goals and short-term techniques alongside more reflective discussion when needed. He will look at routine, thinking patterns and small behavioural changes that can reduce distress.

People meet him to sort out specific problems or to gain steadier coping after loss or change. He asks about what is most important to the person and plans a way forward that fits their life. The initial steps are a short matching questionnaire and then an arranged first session.

How therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions

Michael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behaviour. One approach looks at how unhelpful thoughts keep problems going and teaches practical ways to test and change those thoughts; this can help with anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on changing small everyday behaviours and routines to reduce distress and build steadier mood, which is useful for depression and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses your goals and preferences and then agrees on methods to try together. That collaborative planning may include short exercises between sessions and regular review of progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations without rearranging long journeys. Registered professionals, including counsellors, commonly use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to match therapy to daily life.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Trichotillomania
• Workplace issues

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety including social anxiety and panic, using evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills alongside reflective conversation.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.

Where is he based?

He works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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