Counsellor profile
Michael Broad, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-04755
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and mindfulness
- Practical symptom work
- Addiction support
About Michael
Michael Broad is a qualified counsellor in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He has three years of practice supporting adults with stress, anxiety, depression and anger. He also works with people facing addiction, grief, relationship strain and changes in life circumstances.
Michael uses a flexible, integrative way of working. He begins with practical steps to reduce immediate symptoms such as overthinking or heightened anxiety. That gives room for later conversations about deeper patterns and emotions.
He pays attention to how early life experiences can shape current relationships and self-view. Sessions include talking through thoughts and feelings and identifying where they may come from. The aim is to help people build clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.
People exploring addiction work with him on routines and choices that support sobriety and more stable daily life. He frames this as practical change supported by reflection on what drives behaviour.
Michael emphasises responsibility and self-determination. He works with clients to strengthen existing coping skills and develop new ones. The work is presented as a sequence of immediate symptom relief followed by deeper exploration when the client is ready.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing valued action rather than trying to chase away uncomfortable feelings. It can help with anger that comes from stuck responses or avoidance. Client-Centred Therapy centres on the client's own pace and perspective, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help people find their own solutions. That approach supports people who need time to make sense of strong feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses options with clients and adapts the mix of ACT, client-centred work and mindfulness to match their goals and preferences. The decision about what to try first is collaborative and reviewed as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow talking from a location that feels calmer and let people choose video or audio if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical options to help integrate therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he help with?
He works with adults experiencing anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes.
What is his overall therapy style?
He takes an integrative approach, starting with practical symptom relief then moving to deeper emotional work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.