Michael Sivori , BACP

Michael Sivori is a client-centered therapist who brings deep experience in supporting people through loss, grief, burnout and compassion fatigue, and the longer work of trauma and addiction recovery. He combines present-focused mindfulness practice with contemporary therapeutic techniques to help clients build practical self-care skills and regain balance in everyday life.

As a long-standing university teacher, Michael has trained many therapists and carries a strong understanding of therapeutic processes into his practice. He emphasizes empathic, non-judgemental listening and a steady therapeutic presence as central elements that help people feel seen and able to explore difficult issues. Michael holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Michael recognises the uniqueness of each person and holds a belief that people already carry considerable inner resources that can be discovered and used constructively in therapy. He works with identity and cultural concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting and fatherhood issues, as well as mood and anxiety problems, helping clients to clarify values, improve coping, and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Michael draws on client-centered therapy, which puts the person and their experience at the heart of the work. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and respectful curiosity, helping people explore feelings, values, and personal strengths to address issues like relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to help people learn present-focused awareness and practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and burnout. Mindfulness techniques support grounding, emotional regulation, and a clearer sense of what matters in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the approach as the work unfolds.

Online therapy with Michael can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier for people to access therapy from wherever they are and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for talking and reflection.