Michael Swales Therapist London

Therapist in London and online

I offer a safe, confidential space to explore relationships, trauma, addiction recovery, ADHD and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I work with adults and couples, with therapy available at King’s Cross, Angel, Farringdon and online.

Therapy at your pace

A steady place to begin

You may know something needs to change, but not know where to start.

You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, ashamed, anxious, reactive, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or unsure how to explain what is happening.

Therapy gives you time and space to slow things down, make sense of your experience, and begin working with the patterns that feel difficult to shift alone.

I work with adults and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, ADHD, emotional overwhelm and repeating patterns in their lives and relationships.

  • Relationship and couples therapy

    For communication difficulties, conflict, emotional distance, trust issues, intimacy, attachment patterns and relationship decisions.

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  • Somatic therapy

    A body-aware approach for people who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, tense, shut down or stuck in survival patterns.

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  • Trauma therapy

    Support for trauma, emotional triggers, anxiety, shame, dissociation and experiences that still feel alive in the body or relationships.

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  • Addiction therapy

    Therapy for addiction recovery, relapse patterns, shame, compulsive behaviour and the emotional roots of addictive coping.

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  • ADHD therapy for adults

    Support for adults with ADHD who are dealing with emotional overwhelm, shame, burnout, relationship strain and self-criticism.

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  • Online therapy

    Confidential therapy by video call, available across the UK through Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other agreed platforms.

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  • Workshops, groups and workplace wellbeing

    Support for businesses, charities, social enterprises, organisations and groups.

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Locations

Where I work

I offer therapy in person at selected London locations, online across the UK.

I also work with groups, charities, social enterprises, businesses and organisations through workshops and group support.

Calm, collaborative and grounded

Why work with me?

My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed.

I draw on relationship psychotherapy, somatic therapy, trauma-informed practice and addiction recovery work to help you understand yourself with less shame and more clarity.

Experienced and accredited

Michael Swales is registered with professional bodies including BACP and NCPS, with additional training in relationship psychotherapy, somatic trauma therapy and addiction recovery.

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Fees

Therapy pricing

Individual therapy starts from £75. Couples therapy starts from £95 per couple. Sessions generally range from £75 to £120, with concession spaces available in some circumstances.

A free initial telephone or online consultation is available.

Individual Therapy
From £75
Couples Therapy
From £95
Session range
£75 – £120
Initial Consultation
Free

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

No. Many people begin therapy knowing they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unhappy, but without a clear explanation of why. You are welcome to send a short message, even if you are not sure where to start.

Get in touch

Take the next step when you're ready

Reaching out can feel like a big step, I offer a safe, confidential place to talk and explore what support might look like for you. Phone, email, video-call or in-person sessions – get in touch in whatever way suits you.

  • Email

    info@m-swales.com

  • Phone

    07453 281 495

  • Response time

    I aim to respond to within 1 working day.
    I'll be happy to hear from you.

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