Michael Broad, NCPS

Michael Broad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He has three years of practice and offers an individualised way of working that adapts to each person's situation. He describes an initial focus on practical steps to ease distress before moving into deeper emotional work. Michael aims to help people rebuild confidence, manage anxiety, and cope with difficult life changes.

He often starts by helping clients reduce immediate symptoms such as overthinking or panic. Once some stability is in place, sessions look at where strong feelings and patterns come from. Michael acknowledges that early experiences can shape later relationships and self-view, and he invites clients to examine those links at a comfortable pace.

Michael also has experience supporting people with addiction and with the challenges that come after stopping substance use. He emphasises personal responsibility and the client’s role in creating change, helping people develop resilience and practical routines that fit their life.

The counsellor works in a collaborative way, encouraging people to name goals and try small experiments between sessions. He uses a mix of talking, mindfulness, and values-based techniques to support change. His aim is to help clients handle current problems and move toward a more purposeful life.

Michael lists ageing and geriatric issues among his focus areas, alongside concerns such as grief, caregiver stress and life transitions. He invites prospective clients to reflect on what they want to change and to use the initial contact as a starting point for planning their next steps.

How these approaches shape online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens deeply and supports the person to find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce rumination and manage stress in the moment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree on a plan together. That collaborative process means the approach can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity of care during life transitions and help people practise skills between sessions in the environments where they live and work.