Michael Harland, BACP

Michael Harland offers a form of depth therapy that places feeling at the centre of the therapeutic process rather than thought. He explains that talk is a tool to access deeper emotions, and his work gives priority to emotional experience when exploring personal difficulties. This approach contrasts with cognitive methods that focus on how thinking shapes emotion, and Michael recognises that each perspective can be useful in different circumstances.

He is careful to note that depth-focused work is not suitable for everyone. Michael does not recommend it for people currently experiencing, or with a history of, non-drug-induced psychosis, those in the middle of an acute crisis, or people who have endured extremely severe trauma. For those situations he recommends strengthening coping strategies with cognitive behavioral approaches and points out that there are many CBT therapists available on the platform.

Michael holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings five years of clinical experience to his practice. He works with a wide range of psychological difficulties and is open to meeting people who are ready to explore emotions more deeply and work toward greater self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mindfulness Therapy is offered as a practical way to bring attention to present-moment experience, helping people notice patterns of reactivity and build calmer ways of relating to stress. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleeping difficulties, and for grounding emotions that feel overwhelming. Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on exploring underlying emotional patterns and early relationships that shape current feelings and behavior. This approach helps uncover repetitive dynamics and deepen self-understanding, which can support work on issues such as attachment, intimacy, and long-standing emotional pain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michael Harland works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit. He listens to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend a path that aligns with their priorities, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to connect across different locations. For many people the range of remote options expands accessibility and makes it simpler to maintain continuity of care while working toward change.