Our Team

Michael Cormack is a CBT therapist who works with adults and young people (age 12+) experiencing a wide range of issues including: anxiety related issues such as phobias, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and health anxiety; depression and low mood; anger management issues; weight issues; substance misuse; self harm; life transitions; relationship issues; insomnia; low self-esteem; and bereavement.

In addition, Michael offers coaching for clients wishing to overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.

Michael's way of working

Michael uses a range of approaches in his work. In addition to Clinical Hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), he draws on counselling, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and related therapies such as Mindfulness Based Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.

He takes a flexible approach when working with clients and works in a client centred, collaborative way with a view to building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client.

Michael's background and training

Michael is an experienced clinical hypnotherapist who holds a Practitioner Diploma with the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (which includes EMDR and CBT). He has also undertaken extensive training and continuing professional development in a range of psychological and counselling approaches. Michael is accredited by the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) and he is also an accredited Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Michael's fee

Michael charges £80 per session for self-funding clients. He also works with clients referred via their employer/organisation – for further details, please visit First Psychology Assistance.