Michael Purvis, BACP
Counselling for anxiety, relationships, and life goals
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and attachment work
- Goal-focused coaching
About Michael Purvis
Michael Purvis is a counsellor with three years of experience who believes therapy can be both restorative and transformative, helping people process difficult experiences and the thoughts, feelings and learned behaviours that follow. He supports clients in exploring their sense of self while addressing a broad range of anxiety-related conditions, including obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic attacks, phobias, stress and burnout. He also works with people who find socialising difficult or who struggle to build and maintain relationships, and he offers support for anger management, occupational trauma and loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness.
Many of the issues Michael works with are associated with low mood or depression and can feel debilitating; he combines practical support with opportunities to reflect and recover. He also helps clients set and achieve goals across life areas such as business, health and wellbeing, career direction, relationships and work-life balance. Michael is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
Many of the issues Michael works with are associated with low mood or depression and can feel debilitating; he combines practical support with opportunities to reflect and recover. He also helps clients set and achieve goals across life areas such as business, health and wellbeing, career direction, relationships and work-life balance. Michael is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Purvis have?
Michael Purvis has three years of experience.
Is Michael Purvis a registered therapist?
Yes, he holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Michael Purvis provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael Purvis located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michael Purvis as my therapist?
Michael Purvis offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Michael Purvis work with international clients?
Michael Purvis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Purvis 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take committed action toward values-based goals - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps rebuild trust and secure ways of relating, which can benefit relationship difficulties and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for panic, phobias, obsessive-compulsive patterns and many forms of anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Michael will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists commonly blend techniques, and Michael draws on this range to tailor sessions to the individual.
Online therapy with Michael is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, fit sessions into a busy life and access help from familiar surroundings.