Counsellor profile
Michael Neath, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred therapy
- Attachment-informed work
- Support for men
About Michael
Counsellor Michael Neath is a BACP member with six years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, plus issues around sexuality and fatherhood.
Michael uses a person-centred approach. He focuses on what a person brings to sessions and listens to understand their experience. Sessions are straightforward conversations aimed at helping someone feel more able to cope and make decisions.
He also draws on ideas from attachment science. That helps when past relationships affect how someone trusts, feels close to others, or reacts under stress. Michael talks through these patterns with people so they can notice choices they might not have seen before.
People contact him for many concerns. These include stress, bereavement, abuse and trauma, addictions, parenting pressures, midlife questions and career doubts. He also works with issues such as emptiness, guilt and shame, intimacy problems and anger.
In session he keeps to a counselling tone rather than clinical jargon. Conversations cover feelings, life events and practical coping steps. Sessions aim to build clearer understanding of what is getting in the way, and practical ways to move forward.
To begin, people use the site controls to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How client-centred work transfers to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and on careful listening. The therapist follows what the person brings, reflects feelings and helps them find their own way forward. This approach suits problems like anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns because it centres the discussion on what matters to the person.Attachment-informed ideas look at how past relationships shape present reactions. Online conversations can identify patterns of trust, closeness and distance and explore how these affect current relationships and coping. That can help with issues such as intimacy, fatherhood concerns and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree how to proceed. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography on file, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a working day, require less travel, and allow a quicker check-in at short notice. Others prefer a longer slot for deeper discussion. Michael will talk through practical arrangements when you book.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What does he help with most often?
He works with anxiety, depression, relationships and self-esteem issues, and also supports people with sexuality and fatherhood concerns.
Which therapeutic approach does he use?
He uses a person-centred or client-centred approach and draws on attachment ideas to look at relational patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with a range of issues including trauma, grief and addictions.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the exact cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.