Michael Purvis

Michael Purvis is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, and also offers life-purpose coaching for people who feel uncertain after a change.

He helps people process difficult experiences and the thoughts and behaviours that follow. Sessions focus on understanding what feels stuck and on practical steps to test change. He uses clear, conversational language and encourages practical goal-setting alongside personal reflection.

His work often addresses anxiety presentations such as obsessive-compulsive behaviours, panic attacks, phobias, and social difficulties. He also supports people dealing with burnout, occupational trauma, and loss of purpose after retirement, redundancy or long-term illness. Low mood and depressive symptoms are commonly explored alongside these issues.

Michael draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based work. These are used to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and build more workable habits. He also uses client-centred and existential ideas when they suit a person’s concerns.

Practical goals such as career direction, work-life balance, health and wellbeing are part of the offering. People are invited to set achievable steps and review what helps. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session after completing a short questionnaire.

How Michael uses therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It is often used when someone feels stuck or unclear about next steps and wants practical ways to move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviours. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic and phobias and helps build skills for managing symptoms and day-to-day situations.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current responses. This approach can help when relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment issues affect present life choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and agree what to try first based on needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and flexible so methods can be adjusted over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, shorten travel time, or choose a quieter setting. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy going while balancing daily responsibilities.