Michael Schmool, BACP

Michael Schmool is a Person-Centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and midlife changes. He aims to create a warm space where someone can pause, reflect and think about how to move forward.

Michael draws on life and work across two continents, including careers in advertising, media, publishing and photography. That variety has exposed him to many kinds of people and situations, which he uses to inform straightforward conversations in the room. He describes his manner as kind, compassionate and easy-going.

In sessions he focuses on listening carefully and helping people deepen their self-understanding. He supports exploration of feelings such as grief, shame, guilt, anger and loneliness. He also helps with practical relationship and communication problems, parenting concerns and career-related stress.

The work is collaborative: he offers space to reflect and helps people find their own answers. Michael follows the ethical framework and practice guidelines of the BACP, which guide how he works with people.

Clients can expect an approachable style that balances empathy with real conversation about change. He says it takes courage to seek a different life and aims to support and empower each person’s next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

The biography identifies Michael as a Person-Centred counsellor, which places emphasis on listening, empathy and acceptance. This approach involves the counsellor offering understanding and space for the client to reflect, and it is often useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

His humanistic, person-focused way of working helps people explore feelings like shame, guilt or loneliness and decide on small steps forward. That simple, conversational style can be carried into an online setting well because it relies on trust and dialogue rather than structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try ways of working that suit the person, and adjust the approach as required. The aim is to match methods to the client’s needs, preferences and life circumstances rather than stick rigidly to one technique.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when that better fits a day at work or limited bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help sessions fit around daily routines.