Therapy

Person-Centred Experiential Counselling

Psychotherapeutic Counselling in North London, with Online Sessions Available.

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Discover The Approach

Beacon Bay Therapy provides a Talking Therapy service in North London and online, underpinned by a Person-Centred Experiential (PCE) approach. This modality, grounded in the humanistic tradition and strongly influenced by Carl Rogers’ person-centred framework, facilitates clients’ exploration of emotions, bodily sensations, and lived experiences within the present moment. Through techniques such as focusing and emotion work, clients are supported in deepening emotional awareness and constructing new meanings from their experiences. The PCE approach is recognised within the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines as an evidence-based intervention for depression in the United Kingdom, with a growing body of research substantiating its efficacy for a range of emotional difficulties. More on the approach

About Michael Wallace

Beacon Bay Therapy was founded by Michael Wallace, a Clinical Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Michael also holds a Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), demonstrating adherence to the Society’s professional and academic standards. Learn more about me

Experience

Michael Wallace, the psychotherapeutic counsellor at Beacon Bay Therapy, delivers therapeutic services backed by over 1000+ hours of client work and accreditation from leading professional governing bodies in the field. His extensive training and professional recognition ensure the provision of high-quality, evidence-informed interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Insurence

Michael Wallace is fully insured through professional indemnity and public liability insurance, ensuring comprehensive professional coverage and adherence to the highest standards of accountability, ethical practice, and client protection.

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Reasons People Seek Counselling

People come to counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear difficulty, and sometimes it’s a quieter sense that something isn’t quite right. You don’t need to have everything worked out before starting — counselling can be a place to explore what’s going on beneath the surface.

  • Anxiety
    Feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of worry that are hard to switch off.
  • Depression
    Experiencing low mood, emotional numbness, loss of motivation, or a sense of heaviness that makes everyday life feel difficult.
  • Low self-worth
    Struggling with self-criticism, shame, or a persistent feeling of not being “enough,” often rooted in earlier experiences.
  • Life transitions
    Navigating change such as relationship shifts, career changes, parenthood, loss, or periods of uncertainty and adjustment.
  • Emotional stuckness
    Feeling blocked, disconnected, or repeating the same patterns without fully understanding why.
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In-Person Counselling in North London

I offer in-person counselling sessions across North London, providing a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Sessions are available in several accessible locations, so you can choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you.

  • Counselling in Muswell Hill
    Conveniently located with a calm, private environment.
  • Counselling in Finchley Central
    Easy to reach and welcoming for first-time clients.
  • Counselling in Highgate
    A peaceful space for reflection and personal growth.
  • Counselling in Heampstead Heath
    Quiet, supportive, and centrally located.

Online Counselling Across the UK

I offer online counselling sessions for clients across the UK, giving you the flexibility to access therapy from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re in a busy city or a quieter area, online sessions provide a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

Online counselling follows the same person-centred experiential approach as in-person sessions, so you receive consistent, high-quality support wherever you are. This option is ideal if you have a busy schedule, prefer privacy, or are unable to attend in-person sessions.

Sessions are conducted via secure video (MSTeams) or phone, making therapy accessible, convenient, and tailored to your needs.

Beacon Bay Therapy

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Who Am I

"My name is Michael Wallace and this is me. The same person you’ll meet when we sit together in therapy. A real human and fully present with you. I believe therapy works best when we can show up as we are, without pressure or pretence. I’m genuinely glad you’re here, taking this step for yourself, and I look forward to getting to know you at your own pace. I’m a Clinical Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and an Accredited Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I also hold Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), demonstrating adherence to the Society’s professional and academic standards." More about Michael Wallace

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What Does Psychotherapeutic Counselling Actually Feel Like?

What Does Psychotherapeutic Counselling Actually Feel Like?

Michael Wallace Michael Wallace June 1, 2026 Counselling 0

I think for many people, psychotherapeutic counselling can feel mysterious before they begin. You may have seen it in films, heard people talk about it online, or read descriptions on websites, but none of that really explains what it feels like to actually sit in the room yourself. For some people, coming to therapy can feel nerve-racking. You may wonder what you are supposed to say, whether there will be awkward silences, whether you will cry, or whether you will be judged. Sometimes people worry that they will not explain themselves properly or that their problems are “not serious enough” to bring into therapy at all.

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The Experiential Dimension of Person-Centred Therapy

The Experiential Dimension of Person-Centred Therapy

Michael Wallace Michael Wallace April 19, 2026 Person Centred Experiential Counselling 0

While traditional person-centred therapy emphasises the therapeutic relationship and core conditions, the experiential extension deepens the approach by focusing more explicitly on the client’s moment-to-moment lived experience. Person-Centred Experiential (PCE) approaches—associated with developments such as Emotion-Focused Therapy and experiential process research—retain Rogers’ core philosophy but place greater emphasis on how clients access, process, and symbolise their internal experiences, particularly emotion.

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Honest words from the people I’ve worked with.

"Michael has always been very kind and understanding. He has always made me feel at ease and able to open up and speak about things that may be uncomfortable".

"Over the years I have never found someone who has helped me so much and who I relate to so well and its for this reason that ive never been comfortable having therapy. With Michael im lucky to have found this".

"I feel I have really benefitted from these sessions as it has been good for me to talk without judgement. As someone who feels they have always been judged, I am learning from these sessions that it doesn't matter and that other people's judgment is not always right. I am learning to trust my feelings now".

"I am grateful for having these sessions I have to say it has definitely helped me and opened my mind. It has changed my life and I am so grateful. Thank you so much Michael".

"Talking with my therapist has given me confidence in myself and my own thoughts. I am learning not to doubt myself so much anymore and trust my thoughts and feelings".

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07934 997 358

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Locations

North London: Muswell Hill  Finchley Central  Hampstead & Highgate

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Practice Locations

I provide professional therapy services across Muswell Hill, Finchley Central, Hampstead and Highgate, ensuring that each client has access to thoughtfully prepared, comfortable, bright, and welcoming therapy rooms designed to create a safe, supportive, and calming environment in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings.

In addition to these in-person sessions, I also offer online therapy options, giving you the flexibility to engage in counselling from the comfort and privacy of your own home, at a time and in a setting that works best for you, so that therapy is accessible and tailored to your individual needs.