As a founding member of the Family Intervention Team, Michael helped keep hundreds of children out of the care system. His innovative Youth Access Project provided a vital mental health safety net for young people across Manchester. Additionally, his project and book, "12 Fat Ladies," successfully aided clinically obese individuals in reclaiming their health and lives.

A lifelong student of human behavior, His expertise in NLP, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is well-regarded. Most recently, he developed the first dedicated working model for youth workers, enhancing confidence in crisis situations and consistency in daily operations.

Michael has channeled his insights into various creative endeavors, authoring several fictional works for stage, screen, and page.