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Michael Dodden, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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Michael Dodden offers calm, practical support for adults feeling overwhelmed by ADHD, burnout, anxiety or relationship strain. He welcomes people who are exhausted by masking, overthinking or constant self-criticism. Sessions aim to help clients feel less stuck and more in charge of daily life.

Michael draws on five years of counselling experience and wider coaching work to keep sessions straightforward. Conversations focus on small changes that make a noticeable difference.

Background and approach

He prioritises steady pacing so people do not feel rushed or pushed beyond what feels manageable. In practice he uses problem-solving tools alongside emotional work. That means learning simple skills to manage anxiety and executive challenges, and also making space to name painful feelings.

Clients can expect help with low self-worth, rejection sensitivity, sleep problems and coping with life transitions. He also works with people navigating neurodivergence and its effects on everyday life. That includes late diagnosis concerns, unmasking, and the strain of fitting into environments that feel designed for others.

Michael mixes practical strategies with reflective conversation to build sustainable change. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Michael is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Michael’s approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without being led by them and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns and small behaviours that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, sleep and mood. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental conversation where the person’s own goals guide the work and the counsellor offers empathy and support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options and try things out together, tailoring methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which add flexibility to the work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared screen tools for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier to fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and to choose what fits daily life.
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and burnout. Other common areas include ADHD, sleep problems, grief, parenting strain and career transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Michael combines practical skills with emotional exploration. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on manageable changes alongside making space for difficult feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a counsellor and more than fifteen years in personal development coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering a range of ways to connect.
How does pricing 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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