About Michael
Michael Broad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He brings three years of practice to his work and adapts his approach to meet each person's needs. He speaks English and works with adults who want practical help for everyday problems and deeper exploration over time.
He begins by helping people manage distressing symptoms such as anxiety, overthinking or low mood.
How Michael works
Short-term practical steps come first, so people feel steadier and can cope with day-to-day life. Once immediate pressure eases, he supports deeper conversations about difficult feelings, memories and relationship patterns. Michael believes early life experiences often shape how people relate to themselves and others.
He uses that understanding to look at patterns like attachment, codependency or communication problems. He also works with issues such as addiction, grief, parenting strain, anger and career stress, tailoring sessions to each situation. His style is collaborative and straightforward.
He encourages responsibility and self-direction while helping people build resilience and recognise existing strengths. Sessions are aimed at helping people make manageable changes and regain confidence. People can expect a calm, practical atmosphere where goals are set together.
Michael supports both symptom relief and longer-term personal growth. He welcomes the chance to work with someone ready to take that first step into counselling.
Michael lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and struggles around motivation. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor offering empathy and non-judgemental listening so individuals can find their own solutions and build self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss these methods and test what feels most useful. Together the counsellor and client decide which strategies to use based on needs, goals and personal preference, adapting over time as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection and help for people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and day-to-day life, while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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