Michael Boulton, BACP
- Person-centred approach
- Existential exploration
- Works with LGBT clients
About Michael Boulton
He recognises that counselling can feel challenging, sometimes overwhelming or lonely, and aims to walk alongside clients through difficult periods. Michael focuses on helping people identify and work through the barriers that contribute to painful thoughts and feelings, supporting them to explore new ways of being and greater emotional resilience.
As a fully trained and qualified counsellor with four years of practice, Michael holds BACP accreditation - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and depression, as well as related areas such as adoption and foster care, dissociation, emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, panic, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and young adult issues.
His therapeutic aim is to help clients better understand and manage their emotions, to name and express feelings more clearly, and to build self-worth and autonomy so life feels more fulfilling. If this person-centred, compassionate style feels like a good fit, Michael invites people to get in touch to discuss how he might best support their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Boulton have?
Michael Boulton has four years of professional counselling experience.
Is Michael Boulton a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP accreditation - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Michael Boulton provide therapy?
Michael provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael Boulton located?
Michael is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michael Boulton as my therapist?
Clients can work with Michael through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michael Boulton work with international clients?
Michael does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Boulton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people who want to build self-worth, improve relationships, and explore emotions at their own pace.
Existential Therapy encourages exploration of meaning, personal responsibility and life choices, helping individuals face feelings of emptiness, anxiety about identity, or questions about purpose. It can be useful for people wrestling with transitions, loss, or deeper questions about how they want to live.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works collaboratively with clients to identify which style or combination of approaches best suits their needs, goals and preferences. He tailors sessions so therapy evolves with the client rather than following a fixed formula.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - allowing clients to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage consistently with registered professionals and therapists, while still receiving focused support for the issues they want to address.