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.

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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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Google Reviews

Honest words from the people I’ve worked with.

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August 2026
“Michael has been excellent for me and we worked through some difficult times both past and present. His creative approach to psychotherapy through his experiential skills is something that is hard to find. If you are seeking someone who truly understands through experience and academia and who also works with images and other objects as well as in depth deep emotional talking through reflections and guidance he is the therapist for you. I can't thank him enough and I am in a much better place and dare I say it I feel joy again. Thank you Michael. I see him at Finchley Central which has clean and discrete counselling rooms and also sometimes online.”
Isabel GuerreroGoogle reviewer
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August 2026
“As I sit down to write this review, I find myself hesitating for a moment. Part of me wants to keep Michael a secret. After all, recommending him too enthusiastically might not be in my own best interest. If more people discover how good he is, it might become harder for me to get an appointment. Still, it would be unfair to keep such a good therapist to myself. I have been working with Michael for nearly a year, and the work we have done together has been meaningful to me. He listens carefully and makes a real effort to understand who I am and how I experience the world. Even during the more difficult moments in our work together, he has supported me with patience, empathy and genuine care. Over time, I have come to feel truly seen and understood. Michael is thoughtful and compassionate, and it is clear that he genuinely cares about the people he works with. Most importantly, beneath all his professionalism, he cannot quite hide that he is, first and foremost, a very good person. I feel lucky to have found him, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who is both perceptive and genuinely human. I hope you find the right person for you. Quite possibly Michael! I see him at his Finchley Central practice, which is only a five-minute walk from the tube station. There is a bus stop right outside the building, and I can usually find free parking on one of the nearby residential streets. There is also a lovely, quiet park around the corner, along with a few cafés, which can be nice if you would like a little time to yourself before or after a session.”
Hyun Sook AnGoogle reviewer
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July 2026
“Michael helped me through an extremely difficult period in my life, and I honestly can't thank him enough. From our first session he created a safe, supportive space where I felt genuinely heard and understood. His calm, compassionate approach helped me make sense of what I was going through and gave me the confidence to start moving forward again. What stood out most was his empathy, patience and ability to really listen. Therapy with Michael has been life-changing, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Michael.”
Jacques FritschopenGoogle reviewer
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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.