- ACT
- Client centred
- Mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Broad is a counsellor in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He has three years of practice helping people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with issues such as anger, addiction and low self-esteem. He works in English and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a client needs.
He uses a practical, stepwise way to start work. Early sessions focus on reducing distressing symptoms such as overthinking or panic. That can include learning simple skills to cope day to day and making immediate changes that ease pressure.
Once immediate symptoms are stabilised, he and the client look at deeper patterns. Michael pays attention to how early experiences can affect relationships and self-view. He offers time to talk through difficult emotions, painful memories and repetitive behaviours to understand where they may have come from.
He also supports people working on recovery from addiction and those trying to rebuild confidence after setbacks. Michael emphasises personal responsibility and helps clients identify strengths to use in difficult moments. The aim is practical resilience rather than quick fixes.
Michael describes the therapeutic relationship as a place to test new ways of responding. He works collaboratively, and sessions move at a pace the client can manage. If someone wants to explore anger that flares at home or simmering resentment at work, he can help them find clearer ways to respond.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for persistent anger, anxiety and problems that feel stuck. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can arrive at their own solutions. It supports people who want to rebuild confidence or talk through painful emotions.Finding the right approach is something he does with each client. Michael will discuss which methods fit the issue, the person's goals and how they prefer to work. That conversation shapes whether sessions lean more towards skill practice, reflective work or both.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use audio-only meetings if they prefer not to be on camera, or schedule sessions around work breaks. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often use these choices to help therapy fit everyday life rather than the other way around.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related concerns such as addiction, grief and self-esteem.
How would he approach my anger?
He starts with practical steps to reduce intense reactions, then looks at patterns behind the anger to change how it shows up over time.
What is his experience?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.