Michael Broad

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

About Michael

Michael Broad works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns using an integrative style that draws on several therapeutic approaches. He is a member of the National Counselling Society and has three years' experience in counselling in the United Kingdom. He explains that early experiences often shape later relationships and patterns of thinking, and he uses that understanding to guide the work.

In sessions he starts with practical steps to ease distress such as managing anxiety and overthinking. After initial symptom-focused work, he looks at deeper feelings, difficult thoughts and the relationships that influence them. He aims to help clients rebuild confidence and self-esteem when they feel low or doubtful.

He also has experience supporting people with addiction who want to live sober and more productive lives. He emphasises responsibility and self-determinism, encouraging clients to take an active role in change. The counsellor describes therapy as a place to explore how past experiences affect present behaviour.

His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters and family-related stress. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, divorce and domestic violence among others. Sessions are presented as a collaborative process where practical coping skills and deeper exploration sit alongside each other.

Michael works in English and offers counselling from within the UK. He asks people to use the site matching process to arrange a first appointment and to discuss how he can support their goals.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship and the client's own capacity to find solutions, which can help with self-esteem and confidence. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce rumination and manage strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and jointly decide which methods to use. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions to what the person wants to achieve.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as these are not listed in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. He will explain how each chosen approach can be adapted to the format you select and will work with you to make sessions useful and manageable.

Topics Michael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and 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
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Michael

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He offers support for anxiety and overthinking with practical steps to reduce symptoms and later deeper exploration.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works integratively, combining approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred and mindfulness methods to fit each person's needs.

What is his experience?

He has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered or accredited?

He is a member of the National Counselling Society and holds the NCPS credential as supplied.

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are provided in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.