Michael Dwyer, BACP

Michael Dwyer is a licensed integrative therapist and an accredited psychologist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional practice. He combines training and experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and other major life crises.

Michael creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult thoughts and emotions at their own pace. He aims to help clients build practical coping skills while also attending to the emotional impacts of change and loss, adapting his work to each person’s needs and circumstances.

He is accredited with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his commitment to recognised professional standards. Michael approaches therapy with empathy, respect, and steady support, guiding individuals as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and clearer coping strategies.

Therapeutic approaches and practical online support

Michael often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people clarify their values and develop flexible, values-led actions in the face of painful thoughts or feelings. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and difficulties where avoidance has become limiting.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - a structured approach that explores how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact. CBT supports people working with low mood, anxiety, sleep problems, and practical coping skills by teaching strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand of his work, focusing on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional needs and relationship difficulties. This approach is helpful for people dealing with relationship stress, attachment concerns, or the emotional impact of loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Michael works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt methods and pace to suit the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, those who travel, and international clients. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar surroundings, and try different formats to find what works best.