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Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issues

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Michael Wilkes-Spellman specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career changes and compassion fatigue. Michael uses a calm, practical style aimed at making things easier to handle day to day.

Michael has 13 years of counselling experience and holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling Society registration. He trained in 2011 and continues to update his skills.

Background and approach

He offers appointments on weekday evenings and works part time as a counsellor. His approach blends person-centred care with cognitive behavioural methods. Sessions start by listening to a person's experience and priorities.

Then Michael helps identify patterns that keep difficulties going and finds small, practical changes to try. He also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they help make sense of feelings and behaviours. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making a decision or sticking with a plan.

The mix is tailored to each person's needs and goals. In sessions people can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and practical steps to test between appointments. Michael aims to make the work feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.

He explains options clearly so people can choose what feels right for them.

How Michael's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change, which is useful for relationship stress, grief and feeling stuck. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that worsen anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm when stress or anger flares.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will work collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and then adding CBT tools or mindfulness practices as things progress.

Online sessions offer flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation while chat and messaging suit short check-ins or when being on camera is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, while text options make it easier to pause and reflect between messages. These formats help people access therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Michael supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and a wide range of other difficulties listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a calm, practical style that listens first and then helps identify unhelpful patterns. Sessions combine conversation, gentle challenge and practical tasks to try between meetings.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 13 years of experience and completed his counselling training in 2011, with ongoing professional development since then.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS, which indicates registration with the National Counselling Society.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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