COUNSELLING FOR ADULTS · DERRY / LONDONDERRY & ONLINE
Life can get a lot clearer from here.
You're holding everything together, but it's taking all you've got. I help adults through anxiety, low mood and life's big changes, so everyday life starts to feel lighter again.
Free video call · No obligation · Just a conversation
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
On the outside you're coping. On the inside, it's hard.
“I'm functioning. I'm just running on empty.”
Anxiety · Burnout · Overwhelm“Everyone thinks I'm fine. I'm not sure I am.”
Feeling stuck · Not yourself“I lie awake replaying things. I drag myself through days.”
Low mood · Depression · SleepIf any of these feel close to home, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep carrying it by yourself.
WHAT I HELP WITH
Support for the things life throws at you
I work with adults, aged 18 and over, who are going through something that's made life feel heavier than it should.
Anxiety & worry
Racing thoughts, constant tension, the feeling something's about to go wrong.
Bereavement & loss
Making space for grief, whether the loss is recent or years ago.
Job loss & work stress
Redundancy, burnout, or losing a sense of who you are outside work.
Low mood & depression
When the colour's gone out of things and getting through the day is effort.
Menopause & midlife
The emotional side of a big physical change that's often overlooked.
Big life changes
Separation, illness, caring for parents, moving on, starting over.
You don't need to know exactly what support you need.
Tell me a little about what's happening, and I'll help you understand the next step.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear path, one step at a time
No pressure and no big commitment up front. Here's exactly what to expect.
A FEW LINES IS PLENTY
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Get in touch
A relaxed conversation so I can understand your situation, and you can get a feel for me. Together we'll work out whether I'm the right person to help. If not, I'll point you somewhere that is.
Introductory video call
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FREE · NO OBLIGATION
Send a short message about what's going on. You don't need the right words or a label for it. I'll reply personally to arrange a time to talk.
Your first session
VIDEO OR FACE TO FACE IN DERRY
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If you decide to go ahead, we'll meet to talk in more depth about what's happening and what you'd like to change. From there we'll put together a plan that fits you.
Working together
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PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Regular sessions using the approaches that suit you best. I'll support you with what you're feeling and with practical tools you can use between sessions.
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Checking in on progress
EVERY 6–8 WEEKS
We'll pause regularly to look at how things are changing, what's helping, and whether to adjust the plan, so you can see your progress, not just hope for it.
MY APPROACH
No one-size-fits-all
As an integrative therapist, I draw on several proven approaches and shape them around you, your circumstances and what you want from therapy.
You don't need to know anything about these to get started. That's my job.
Person-centred
A warm, non-judgemental space where you're listened to properly and set the pace.
Mindfullness
Simple techniques to calm a busy mind and feel more steady in everyday life.
Gestalt
Focusing on what you're experiencing right now, to understand and work through what's unresolved.
CBT
Practical ways to notice unhelpful thought patterns and break the cycles that keep you stuck.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Hi, I'm Michael.
I'm a counsellor and integrative therapist based in Derry/Londonderry. I work with adults who, from the outside, look like they're managing, but who are quietly finding life much harder than they let on.
My job is to give you a calm, honest space to make sense of what's going on, and then to walk alongside you, practically and emotionally, as things start to shift.
Who I work with
Adults, usually aged 25 and over, who want support to move forward from something that's weighing on them.
Sessions & Fees
50 minute sessions, £60 each. Your introductory call is always free.
Where
Face to face at my practice in Derry/Londonderry, or by video call from wherever you feel most comfortable.
KIND WORDS
What clients say
“Michael is truly gifted and powerful in his work. Words I would use to describe him are encouraging, patient, kind, inspiring, nurturing, strong, empowering, comforting amongst others. He has created a safe environment for my healing to take place and can be totally trusted in a professional and confidential manner.”
Recent ClientCOMMON QUESTIONS
Things people often ask
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That's completely normal. Many people come to me just knowing things don't feel right. Working that out together is part of what we do.
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Yes. It's a no-obligation video call so we can both see whether working together feels right. There's no charge and no pressure to continue.
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It depends on you and what you're working through. We review progress every 6–8 weeks, so you'll always know where things stand and can decide together what comes next.
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Both work well. Some people prefer the comfort of home; others like a separate space. You can choose, and switch if your needs change.
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Yes. Sessions are confidential within the ethical guidelines of NCPS. I'll explain the few limits to this clearly at the start.
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Sessions are £60 for 50 minutes. The introductory call is free.
It's not too late to feel more like yourself again.
Start with a free, no-obligation conversation. Life can get a lot clearer from here.