Michael Sivori, BACP
28 years in practice
Michael Sivori is a counsellor with 28 years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registrant.
License and registration
- BACP
- 71360 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
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About Michael
Michael Sivori is a counsellor with 28 years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registrant. He focuses on practical, person-led conversations that help people cope with stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes.
He brings a client-centred approach, listening without judgement and following each person’s pace. He also draws on existential ideas about meaning, choice and responsibility when people feel stuck or empty.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are used to help people stay present and manage difficult feelings day to day. Many people come with relationship strains, parenting worries, work pressures or struggles with addiction and recovery. He also supports those dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue and issues linked to family history or adoption.
Sessions aim to help people notice their strengths and make clearer choices in life. He has long experience in higher education and has taught many trainee counsellors. That background shapes a reflective, thoughtful style and a tendency to clarify what’s happening in the therapy room.
He values therapeutic presence and steady, reliable listening. Michael works with people from different cultural backgrounds and pays attention to identity and life story. He accepts clients from outside the UK and conducts sessions in English.
Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael names
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Online support
How his approaches work online
Michael combines client-centred work, existential thinking and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace, which helps when someone needs space to talk without judgement. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility, useful when people feel empty or face big life decisions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce anxiety and improve daily coping.Finding the right way of working is a shared task. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts the balance of approaches as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps make sure the chosen methods match what someone needs and wants.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide choice and convenience. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or for a short check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel commitments and to continue work when relocating.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression, plus life changes, addiction recovery, trauma and relationship or parenting worries.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style that is non-judgemental and listening-led, combined with existential thinking about meaning and mindfulness techniques to manage feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has 28 years of experience and many years teaching at university level, where he trained other counsellors and developed a reflective clinical approach.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
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