- Integrative approach
- Values focused
- NCPS member
About Michael
Michael Broad is a counsellor in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression and helps them rebuild confidence and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief and major life changes. Michael presents himself as down-to-earth and practical in early sessions, while open to deeper work later on.
He uses an integrative approach, shaping the work to match each person's needs rather than following one method. Early sessions focus on immediate ways to reduce distress, such as managing overthinking or intense anxiety. Once those pressures ease, he helps clients look at patterns in their emotions and relationships and where they may have come from.
Michael recognises that early experiences influence how people relate to themselves and others. He sees the counsellor-client relationship as a place to try out new ways of thinking and behaving. The goal is to help people become more resilient and make choices that fit their values.
Alongside common concerns he has particular interest in adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, attachment and caregiving stress. He also works with relationship problems, parenting difficulties, anger and intimacy-related issues. He frames recovery from addiction as a process of building a more productive life.
Therapy with Michael is collaborative. He encourages responsibility and self-direction, and helps people notice strengths they already have. Those practical steps aim to reduce immediate symptoms and open space for longer-term change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy centres the client's experience and pace, giving space for people to talk and be heard while they make sense of themselves and their choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means starting with practical steps, then trying other ways of working if needed, so therapy is adjusted as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try talking from a familiar routine and then move into deeper topics as trust grows.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Michael help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction, plus grief, relationship and parenting challenges. Adoption and foster care concerns and attachment issues are also areas of focus.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, practical style early on to reduce distress, then moves to deeper work. Sessions emphasise collaboration and helping clients find what fits them.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom. His work includes supporting people through addiction recovery and rebuilding self-esteem.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the National Counselling Society, listed as NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost explained?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.