Michael Sivori , BACP

Michael Sivori is a client-centred therapist based in the United Kingdom with 28 years of clinical and teaching experience. He works with people facing loss and grief, compassion fatigue and burnout, addiction recovery, trauma recovery, identity and cultural issues, and a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He brings a present-focused approach that draws on mindfulness and other contemporary practices to help clients cultivate greater self-awareness and self-care.

As a long-standing university teacher, Michael has trained many therapists and carries a deep understanding of therapeutic process. He emphasises a non-judgemental, empathic stance and a steady therapeutic presence - qualities he regards as central to building trust and allowing exploration to unfold. Michael also recognises that every person is unique and often carries untapped internal resources; his work supports clients to discover and constructively use those strengths.

He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and integrates client-centred, existential, and mindfulness-based ideas into a flexible practice tailored to each individual. Michael aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can navigate grief, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, career and identity questions, and other life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michael Sivori

Michael Sivori draws on client-centred, existential, and mindfulness-based ways of working to guide clients through emotional and relational struggles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship - it helps people who are seeking greater self-understanding, confidence, and support through life transitions. Existential Therapy explores meaning, choice, and personal responsibility, offering space for those coping with loss, emptiness, or major life questions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michael works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the style and pace as the work unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Michael can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue around work, family, or geographical constraints.