Michael Maroney, ACA

Michael Maroney is an ACA counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people through difficult life moments. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about things like relationships, addiction, grief and self-esteem. Michael emphasises respect and works to help people uncover their own strengths and choices.

Michael uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people feel heard. He focuses on what you are facing now and helps break larger problems into manageable steps. Sessions aim to build practical skills for coping with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions and changes that come with midlife.

His approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and he also uses principles from the Gottman Method for relationship work. That means sessions may include looking at patterns of thinking, practising new ways to communicate, and noticing how daily habits affect mood and connection.

People often come for help with career questions, intimacy issues, loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, or struggles around gender and sexual identity. Michael also supports those dealing with ageing concerns, body image, forgiveness and the emotional fallout from infidelity.

Working with him involves a shared process of setting goals and checking what helps. Michael aims to empower people to make changes that fit their life, step by step, rather than promising quick fixes.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on accepting, attentive listening and helping people find their own answers; it is useful when someone needs to feel understood and heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and interaction patterns in relationships and can be helpful for those wanting clearer ways to handle conflict and rebuild connection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the client and counsellor learn what works best.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can plan appointments around work or family commitments. Appropriate counsellors will outline practical details and help clients choose a format that suits their routine.