- Integrative approach
- Focus on resilience
- NCPS member
About Michael
Michael Broad is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person's needs. He has three years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression and rebuild confidence when they feel low.
Michael believes early life events often shape how people relate to themselves and others. In sessions he builds a trusting relationship where those patterns can be talked through. He begins by helping to ease immediate distress, such as overthinking or panic, with practical steps.
Once short-term symptoms are calmer, he moves on to deeper work. That can include looking at difficult emotions, past relationships and where certain responses might have come from. He also supports people dealing with addiction and those wanting to live more sober and productive lives.
Michael places emphasis on personal responsibility and self-determination. He helps people discover and strengthen resources they already have. The aim is to increase resilience so challenges feel more manageable and life feels more purposeful.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational, focused on the issues you bring. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness alongside client-centred and existential ideas. If you are ready to make a change, he will work with you to find practical ways forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. It encourages choosing actions that line up with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, low mood and codependency. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work through confidence and relationship issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods best match goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative exploration continues as work progresses and aims to keep sessions relevant and helpful.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their techniques for distance work while keeping the focus on practical steps and deeper exploration.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and offers support for addictions, grief and low self-esteem. Other areas include relationship tensions, parenting strain, trauma and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational, starting with steps to reduce immediate distress and moving to deeper emotional work. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Michael has three years of counselling experience and uses an integrative mix of approaches to match individual needs. He focuses on strengthening resilience and helping people take control of their story.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.