Michael Schmool , BACP

Michael Schmool is a Person-Centred (humanistic) counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means he works within that organisation's ethical framework and practice guidelines. He brings a calm, compassionate and easygoing presence to his work, shaped by a varied life lived across two continents and careers in advertising, media, publishing and photography that exposed him to people from many backgrounds.

He encourages people to take a moment to pause and reflect, offering a space in which they can feel accepted, understood and supported while exploring the reasons behind their feelings. Michael has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship and family issues, and he supports people as they develop greater self-awareness and practical steps to move forward.

His approach aims to provide a warm, comfortable and non-judgemental environment for working through challenging life situations. Michael views the decision to seek help as an act of courage and is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and positive life.

Person-Centred Care and Practical Online Support

Michael Schmool draws on a person-centred, humanistic approach that focuses on creating a respectful and empathetic space in which clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach helps people build self-understanding and find their own solutions to issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

He also integrates coaching-informed and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support practical goal setting and problem solving. These methods can help clients develop coping strategies, address patterns that impede progress, and work toward measurable changes in areas such as stress, family relationships and career concerns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Michael will work with each person to identify their needs, priorities and preferences, and together they will shape a plan that fits the client’s goals and pace.

Online therapy with Michael is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it flexible and accessible for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or elsewhere while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to suit remote sessions.