Michael McGovern

I offer sessions most days of the week, and some evenings, to accommodate busier schedules. I have some availability over the weekends. I offer long or short-term counselling.

I look forward to possibly working with you,

Mike 

I am drawn to working with neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors, and creating a place that men can be comfortable being vulnerable in. I endeavour to create a space of warmth, confidentiality, integrity, and inclusivity with all my clients.

I have a wealth of experience in working with self-awareness and wellbeing, including topics such as owning ‘shadow’, anger, and shame, particularly within the context of men’s groups, and through the lens of spirituality.

Hello, I am Michael McGovern, I’m a qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients in Edinburgh, and online throughout the UK.

I’m a Pluralistic counsellor which means that we draw on many different elements of psychology in our work together. The Pluralistic approach fosters collaboration and empathy within our relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression and meaninglessness, abuse, addiction, grief, loss, and bereavement, ADHD, trauma, dissociation, stress, relationships and family issues, men’s issues, suicidal ideation, rage, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I tend to work in blocks of 6 sessions. When we come to the end of a block we review our work and decide if we would like to continue working together. I do both long and short-term therapy.

I imagine you have more questions about me and how I work. Please contact me, or else book a free, no obligation 20 minutes Zoom/phone appointment.

Usually I find trusting difficult, but the way Michael was helped me share things that I’ve never told anyone. This helped me to feel a lot better. A.B.

I felt listened to. You didn’t mind that I never turned on my camera, this allowed me to feel safe and be more vulnerable. And ironically enough, more seen! J.

Mike was friendly, honest and accessible. I think I’m much more accepting of something that used to cause me a lot of shame. M.

There can be a lot of stigma and shame attached to poor mental health, which can intensify the feelings of loneliness and the inability to cope. I think asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, but unfortunately our society struggles to acknowledge this.

My aim is to make a space where you can share what has brought you to counselling. From here we decide together which strategies to employ, and what goals you would like to achieve. If you are attracted to a particular methodology, where possible we will incorporate this in our work. My role is to listen to you. I might offer you possible strategies, but I don’t profess to know what is best for you in your life. I respect that you are the master of your own life. For me the process of counselling isn’t about being intelligent and always getting things right, it’s more about a willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. To this end I am honest about my thoughts and accountable to you.

In our introductory phone/zoom call we can address your concerns, objectives and find out a bit more about each other and how I work in my counselling sessions. If you have particular concerns or preferences this is something we can also explore.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you the necessary paperwork to be completed before we begin our first counselling session.

In our first counselling session I explain a bit about my role, and what makes the counselling relationship different to other relationships. I explain the nature of client confidentiality. We will start to discuss what is troubling you, and what you feel comfortable sharing.

My main concern is your emotional safety and that you feel confident you have enough information to make an informed decision about committing to further sessions. The keystone of our relationship is trust, and although this takes time to build it is important to feel safe and welcome in the counselling space.

If you decide to continue, then how things unfold in counselling sessions vary from person to person. The Pluralistic approach allows us to draw on different techniques in our work together. Depending on what is going on for you we will decide together how to proceed, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sometimes with therapy it’s a case of two steps forward and one back. Personally, I feel that being patient is very important and allows real and lasting change to happen.

Sometimes clients would like a more scientific and measurable approach, and here Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very helpful.

Other clients are drawn to speaking more about their relationship with significant others and the feelings this invokes, and we may use a more Psychodynamic Approach to explore the past.

Some clients might simply want to share their experiences and here I employ a more Person-Centered approach.

Whatever we decide to do I explain it to you in a manner which allows you to be engaged in the process so that you can use it for you improved mental well-being. In my opinion counselling must be user-friendly, else it seems to negate it’s purpose. 

I offer sessions most days of the week, and some evenings to accommodate busier schedules. I have some availability over the weekends. I offer long or short-term counselling.

I look forward to the possibility of meeting you.

With kindness, Mike 

I am drawn to working with neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors, and creating a place that men can be comfortable being vulnerable in. I endeavour to create a space of warmth, confidentiality, integrity, and inclusivity with all my clients.

I have a wealth of experience in working with self-awareness and wellbeing, including topics such as owning ‘shadow’, anger, and shame, particularly within the context of men’s groups, and through the lens of spirituality.

Hello, I am Michael McGovern, I’m a qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients in Edinburgh, and online throughout the UK.

I’m a Pluralistic counsellor which means that we draw on many different elements of psychology in our work together. The Pluralistic approach fosters collaboration and empathy within our relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression and meaninglessness, abuse, addiction, grief, loss, and bereavement, ADHD, trauma, dissociation, stress, relationships and family issues, men’s issues, suicidal ideation, rage, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I tend to work in blocks of 6 sessions. When we come to the end of a block we review our work and decide if we would like to continue working together. I do both long and short-term therapy.

I imagine you have more questions about me and how I work. Please contact me, or else book a free, no obligation 20 minutes Zoom/phone appointment.

Usually I find trusting difficult, but the way Michael was helped me share things that I’ve never told anyone. This helped me to feel a lot better. A.B.

I felt listened to. You didn’t mind that I never turned on my camera, this allowed me to feel safe and be more vulnerable. And ironically enough, more seen! J.

Mike was friendly, honest and accessible. I think I’m much more accepting of something that used to cause me a lot of shame. M.

There can be a lot of stigma and shame attached to poor mental health, which can intensify the feelings of loneliness and the inability to cope. I think asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, but unfortunately our society struggles to acknowledge this.

My aim is to make a space where you can share what has brought you to counselling. From here we decide together which strategies to employ, and what goals you would like to achieve. If you are attracted to a particular methodology, where possible we will incorporate this in our work. My role is to listen to you. I might offer you possible strategies, but I don’t profess to know what is best for you in your life. I respect that you are the master of your own life. For me the process of counselling isn’t about being intelligent and always getting things right, it’s more about a willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. To this end I am honest about my thoughts and accountable to you.

In our introductory phone/zoom call we can address your concerns, objectives and find out a bit more about each other and how I work in my counselling sessions. If you have particular concerns or preferences this is something we can also explore.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you the necessary paperwork to be completed before we begin our first counselling session.

In our first counselling session I explain a bit about my role, and what makes the counselling relationship different to other relationships. I explain the nature of client confidentiality. We will start to discuss what is troubling you, and what you feel comfortable sharing.

My main concern is your emotional safety and that you feel confident you have enough information to make an informed decision about committing to further sessions. The keystone of our relationship is trust, and although this takes time to build it is important to feel safe and welcome in the counselling space.

If you decide to continue, then how things unfold in counselling sessions vary from person to person. The Pluralistic approach allows us to draw on different techniques in our work together. Depending on what is going on for you we will decide together how to proceed, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sometimes with therapy it’s a case of two steps forward and one back. Personally, I feel that being patient is very important and allows real and lasting change to happen.

Sometimes clients would like a more scientific and measurable approach, and here Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very helpful.

Other clients are drawn to speaking more about their relationship with significant others and the feelings this invokes, and we may use a more Psychodynamic Approach to explore the past.

Some clients might simply want to share their experiences and here I employ a more Person-Centered approach.

Whatever we decide to do I explain it to you in a manner which allows you to be engaged in the process so that you can use it for you improved mental well-being. In my opinion counselling must be user-friendly, else it seems to negate it’s purpose. 

I offer online sessions most days of the week, and some evenings to accommodate busier schedules. I have some availability over the weekends. I offer long or short-term counselling.

I look forward to the possibility of meeting you.

With kindness, Mike 

I am drawn to working with neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors, and creating a place that men can be comfortable being vulnerable in. I endeavour to create a space of warmth, confidentiality, integrity, and inclusivity with all my clients.

I have a wealth of experience in working with self-awareness and wellbeing, including topics such as owning ‘shadow’, anger, and shame, particularly within the context of men’s groups, and through the lens of spirituality.

Hello, I am Michael McGovern, I’m a qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients in Edinburgh, and online throughout the UK.

I’m a Pluralistic counsellor which means that we draw on many different elements of psychology in our work together. The Pluralistic approach fosters collaboration and empathy within our relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression and meaninglessness, addiction, grief, loss, and bereavement, ADHD, trauma, dissociation, stress, relationships and family issues, men’s issues, suicidal ideation, rage, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I tend to work in blocks of 6 sessions. When we come to the end of a block we review our work and decide if we would like to continue working together. I do both long and short-term therapy.

I imagine you have more questions about me and how I work. Please contact me, or else book a free, no obligation 20 minutes Zoom/phone appointment.

Usually I find trusting difficult, but the way Michael was helped me share things that I’ve never told anyone. This helped me to feel a lot better. A.B.

I felt listened to. You didn’t mind that I never turned on my camera, this allowed me to feel safe and be more vulnerable. And ironically enough, more seen! J.

Mike was friendly, honest and accessible. I think I’m much more accepting of something that used to cause me a lot of shame. M.

There can be a lot of stigma and shame attached to poor mental health, which can intensify the feelings of loneliness and the inability to cope. I think asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, but unfortunately our society struggles to acknowledge this.

My aim is to make a space where you can share what has brought you to counselling. From here we decide together which strategies to employ, and what goals you would like to achieve. If you are attracted to a particular methodology, where possible we will incorporate this in our work. My role is to listen to you. I might offer you possible strategies, but I don’t profess to know what is best for you in your life. I respect that you are the master of your own life. For me the process of counselling isn’t about being intelligent and always getting things right, it’s more about a willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. To this end I am honest about my thoughts and accountable to you.

In our introductory phone/zoom call we can address your concerns, objectives and find out a bit more about each other and how I work in my counselling sessions. If you have particular concerns or preferences this is something we can also explore.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you the necessary paperwork to be completed before we begin our first counselling session.

In our first counselling session I explain a bit about my role, and what makes the counselling relationship different to other relationships. I explain the nature of client confidentiality. We will start to discuss what is troubling you, and what you feel comfortable sharing.

My main concern is your emotional safety and that you feel confident you have enough information to make an informed decision about committing to further sessions. The keystone of our relationship is trust, and although this takes time to build it is important to feel safe and welcome in the counselling space.

If you decide to continue, then how things unfold in counselling sessions vary from person to person. The Pluralistic approach allows us to draw on different techniques in our work together. Depending on what is going on for you we will decide together how to proceed, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sometimes with therapy it’s a case of two steps forward and one back. Personally, I feel that being patient is very important and allows real and lasting change to happen.

Sometimes clients would like a more scientific and measurable approach, and here Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very helpful.

Other clients are drawn to speaking more about their relationship with significant others and the feelings this invokes, and we may use a more Psychodynamic Approach to explore the past.

Some clients might simply want to share their experiences and here I employ a more Person-Centered approach.

Whatever we decide to do I explain it to you in a manner which allows you to be engaged in the process so that you can use it for you improved mental well-being. In my opinion counselling must be user-friendly, else it seems to negate it’s purpose. 

I offer sessions most days of the week, and some evenings to accommodate busier schedules. I have some availability over the weekends. I offer long or short-term counselling.

I look forward to the possibility of meeting you.

With kindness, Mike 

I am drawn to working with neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors, and creating a place that men can be comfortable being vulnerable in. I endeavour to create a space of warmth, confidentiality, integrity, and inclusivity with all my clients.

I have a wealth of experience in working with self-awareness and wellbeing, including topics such as owning ‘shadow’, anger, and shame, particularly within the context of men’s groups, and through the lens of spirituality.

Hello, I am Michael McGovern, I’m a qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients in Edinburgh, and online throughout the UK.

I’m a Pluralistic counsellor which means that we draw on many different elements of psychology in our work together. The Pluralistic approach fosters collaboration and empathy within our relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression and meaninglessness, addiction, grief, loss, and bereavement, ADHD, trauma, dissociation, stress, relationships and family issues, men’s issues, suicidal ideation, rage, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I tend to work in blocks of 6 sessions. When we come to the end of a block we review our work and decide if we would like to continue working together. I do both long and short-term therapy.

I imagine you have more questions about me and how I work. Please contact me, or else book a free, no obligation 20 minutes Zoom/phone appointment.

Usually I find trusting difficult, but the way Michael was helped me share things that I’ve never told anyone. This helped me to feel a lot better. A.B.

I felt listened to. You didn’t mind that I never turned on my camera, this allowed me to feel safe and be more vulnerable. And ironically enough, more seen! J.

Mike was friendly, honest and accessible. I think I’m much more accepting of something that used to cause me a lot of shame. M.

There can be a lot of stigma and shame attached to poor mental health, which can intensify the feelings of loneliness and the inability to cope. I think asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, but unfortunately our society struggles to acknowledge this.

My aim is to make a space where you can share what has brought you to counselling. From here we decide together which strategies to employ, and what goals you would like to achieve. If you are attracted to a particular methodology, where possible we will incorporate this in our work. My role is to listen to you. I might offer you possible strategies, but I don’t profess to know what is best for you in your life. I respect that you are the master of your own life. For me the process of counselling isn’t about being intelligent and always getting things right, it’s more about a willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. To this end I am honest about my thoughts and accountable to you.

In our introductory phone/zoom call we can address your concerns, objectives and find out a bit more about each other and how I work in my counselling sessions. If you have particular concerns or preferences this is something we can also explore.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you the necessary paperwork to be completed before we begin our first counselling session.

In our first counselling session I explain a bit about my role, and what makes the counselling relationship different to other relationships. I explain the nature of client confidentiality. We will start to discuss what is troubling you, and what you feel comfortable sharing.

My main concern is your emotional safety and that you feel confident you have enough information to make an informed decision about committing to further sessions. The keystone of our relationship is trust, and although this takes time to build it is important to feel safe and welcome in the counselling space.

If you decide to continue, then how things unfold in counselling sessions vary from person to person. The Pluralistic approach allows us to draw on different techniques in our work together. Depending on what is going on for you we will decide together how to proceed, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sometimes with therapy it’s a case of two steps forward and one back. Personally, I feel that being patient is very important and allows real and lasting change to happen.

Sometimes clients would like a more scientific and measurable approach, and here Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very helpful.

Other clients are drawn to speaking more about their relationship with significant others and the feelings this invokes, and we may use a more Psychodynamic Approach to explore the past.

Some clients might simply want to share their experiences and here I employ a more Person-Centered approach.

Whatever we decide to do I explain it to you in a manner which allows you to be engaged in the process so that you can use it for you improved mental well-being. In my opinion counselling must be user-friendly, else it seems to negate it’s purpose. 

I offer sessions most days of the week, and some evenings, to accommodate busier schedules.  I have some availability over the weekends.  I offer long or short-term counselling.

I look forward to meeting you.

Mike 

I am drawn to working with neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors, and creating a place that men can be comfortable being vulnerable in. I endeavour to create a space of warmth, confidentiality, integrity, and inclusivity with all my clients.

I have a wealth of experience in working with self-awareness and wellbeing, including topics such as owning ‘shadow’, anger, and shame, particularly within the context of men’s groups, and through the lens of spirituality.

Hello, I am Michael McGovern, I’m a qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients in Edinburgh, and online throughout the UK.

I’m a Pluralistic counsellor which means that we draw on many different elements of psychology in our work together. The Pluralistic approach fosters collaboration and empathy within our relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression and meaninglessness, abuse, addiction, grief, loss, and bereavement, ADHD, trauma, dissociation, stress, relationships and family issues, men’s issues, suicidal ideation, rage, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I tend to work in blocks of 6 sessions. When we come to the end of a block we review our work and decide if we would like to continue working together. I do both long and short-term therapy.

I imagine you have more questions about me and how I work. Please contact me, or else book a free, no obligation 20 minutes Zoom/phone appointment.

Usually I find trusting difficult, but the way Michael was helped me share things that I’ve never told anyone. This helped me to feel a lot better. A.B.

I felt listened to. You didn’t mind that I never turned on my camera, this allowed me to feel safe and be more vulnerable. And ironically enough, more seen! J.

Mike was friendly, honest and accessible. I think I’m much more accepting of something that used to cause me a lot of shame. M.

There can be a lot of stigma and shame attached to poor mental health, which can intensify the feelings of loneliness and the inability to cope. I think asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, but unfortunately our society struggles to acknowledge this.

My aim is to make a space where you can share what has brought you to counselling. From here we decide together which strategies to employ, and what goals you would like to achieve. If you are attracted to a particular methodology, where possible we will incorporate this in our work. My role is to listen to you. I might offer you possible strategies, but I don’t profess to know what is best for you in your life. I respect that you are the master of your own life. For me the process of counselling isn’t about being intelligent and always getting things right, it’s more about a willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. To this end I am honest about my thoughts and accountable to you.

In our introductory phone/zoom call we can address your concerns, objectives and find out a bit more about each other and how I work in my counselling sessions. If you have particular concerns or preferences this is something we can also explore.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you the necessary paperwork to be completed before we begin our first counselling session.

In our first counselling session I explain a bit about my role, and what makes the counselling relationship different to other relationships. I explain the nature of client confidentiality. We will start to discuss what is troubling you, and what you feel comfortable sharing.

My main concern is your emotional safety and that you feel confident you have enough information to make an informed decision about committing to further sessions. The keystone of our relationship is trust, and although this takes time to build it is important to feel safe and welcome in the counselling space.

If you decide to continue, then how things unfold in counselling sessions vary from person to person. The Pluralistic approach allows us to draw on different techniques in our work together. Depending on what is going on for you we will decide together how to proceed, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you. Sometimes with therapy it’s a case of two steps forward and one back. Personally, I feel that being patient is very important and allows real and lasting change to happen.

Some of the methodologies I use:

Sometimes clients would like a more scientific and measurable approach, and here Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very helpful.

Other clients are drawn to speaking more about their relationship with significant others and the feelings this invokes, and we may use a more Psychodynamic Approach to explore the past.

Some clients might simply want to share their experiences and here I employ a more Person-Centered approach.

Whatever we decide to do I explain it to you in a manner which allows you to be engaged in the process so that you can use it for you improved mental well-being. In my opinion counselling must be user-friendly, else it seems to negate it’s purpose.