Counsellor profile
Michael Broad, NCPS
Counsellor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety help
- Parenting support
- Acceptance and mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Broad is a qualified counsellor in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He has three years' experience working with adults on common difficulties seen at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family concerns.
He uses an integrative approach and adapts what happens in sessions to the person in front of him. Early in work together he focuses on practical steps to reduce distress, such as managing anxiety and overthinking. Later sessions can look at deeper patterns and where difficult feelings and behaviours began.
Michael speaks plainly about how early experiences shape current relationships. He helps people rebuild confidence and self-esteem after loss, breakup or other life changes. He also has experience supporting people with addictions who want to live more productively.
In session he encourages responsibility and self-determination. He works with clients to identify existing strengths and to build resilience in everyday life. Conversations include practical skills and reflective exploration of thoughts and emotions.
People come for help with parenting strain, intimacy-related problems, anger and grief as well as career and life transitions. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match goals before booking a first session, and then they schedule an initial meeting to set priorities.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing unhelpful thoughts and taking committed action towards valued life goals. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and persistent worry. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, helping them make sense of their feelings and build self-trust. This approach can be useful for rebuilding confidence and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats choice of method as collaborative. He will talk through options with clients and adapt what he offers to their needs, goals and preferences as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet a counsellor from their local area without needing to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can explain how they plan sessions so they suit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as parenting, addiction and grief.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an integrative, client-centred style that starts with practical steps and then moves to deeper exploration as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience in the UK and has worked with a range of common life and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location should I know?
He is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.