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Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS

Calm, practical support for anxiety and life change

13 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Michael

Michael Wilkes-Spellman is a counsellor who specialises in anxiety and stress. He also helps people facing relationship difficulties, grief, career strain, and intimacy-related concerns. Michael uses straightforward, practical work to help people manage daily pressure and emotional pain.

He trained in 2011 and holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling Society. Michael has practised for 13 years and continues to update his skills. He offers sessions on weekday evenings and works part time as a counsellor.

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Background and approach

Michael uses an integrated style that adapts to each person. He draws mainly on client-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means he listens closely, helps people make sense of their feelings, and looks at unhelpful thinking or behaviour patterns to change them.

Sessions are practical and focused. Michael helps clients set small goals, try new ways of coping, and notice progress between sessions. He also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person’s needs.

He is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, depression, caregiving stress, and issues linked to identity such as LGBT concerns. Michael aims to create a calm space where people can talk through difficult feelings and work toward clearer ways of coping.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michael blends client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without judgement and helps people explore their own experience. This approach suits people who need space to understand feelings and values. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and it teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods accordingly. Together they decide whether to focus on thought‑behaviour changes, reflective exploration, or a mix of techniques that fits the situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, short exercises, or when people need flexibility around work or caring commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress and anxiety and a range of related concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is adaptable and straightforward. He listens closely, helps people make sense of feelings, and uses goal-focused work to change unhelpful thoughts or actions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of counselling experience since completing training in 2011, and he continues to update his skills in wellbeing topics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS, which is the National Counselling Society, and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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