Michael Clement , BACP

Michael Clement is a registered UK counsellor who brings the calm authority of a former professional nurse to his therapeutic work, having relied on counselling skills throughout his clinical career. He supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, health-related challenges, trauma, abuse, and bereavement, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs and life circumstances.

Working from a person-centred perspective, Michael places the individual at the heart of the process and encourages clients to lead the conversation. He believes that given the right conditions - respect, sensitivity, and nonjudgmental listening - people can explore their feelings, beliefs, and behaviours to increase self-awareness and move toward greater independence and resilience. That approach emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life while Michael offers support, reflection, and guidance to help uncover strengths and options.

Michael aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can speak openly about difficult topics and gradually build the confidence to manage present and future challenges. His training includes a BA Honours Degree in Counselling Studies and Supervision - an undergraduate qualification focused on counselling practice and supervisory skills - a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling which concentrates on the humanistic, client-led approach, and a Foundation Certificate in Bereavement Counselling for work with loss and grief. He is also a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and holds a Diploma in General Nursing, reflecting his combined background in nursing and counselling.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapy

Client-centred therapy, the primary approach Michael uses, focuses on creating an environment of empathy, acceptance, and nonjudgmental listening so that the individual can lead the work and explore their feelings, beliefs, and behaviours. This approach is well suited to issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and recovery from trauma because it builds self-awareness and personal agency.

In addition, Michael's training in bereavement counselling offers focused support for people working through loss, helping them process grief, find coping strategies, and reconnect with their capacity to adapt. Together these approaches aim to help people identify their own resources and make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He will help explore options and adapt sessions so the approach remains practical and relevant. Online therapy offers flexible access to this collaborative work - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - allowing people to schedule sessions around work, family, or location constraints and to continue therapy from wherever they are. This flexibility supports consistent progress and makes therapeutic help more accessible for a wide range of circumstances.