Michael Broad

Michael Broad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society. He works integratively, shaping each session around the concerns the person brings. He often helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression and issues with self-esteem. Michael also has experience supporting those dealing with addiction and recovery.

He pays attention to how early experiences can affect later relationships and sense of self. In the first phase of work he focuses on practical steps to reduce upsetting symptoms such as overthinking or panic. That might include simple strategies to manage difficult days and restore some calm.

As trust grows, Michael offers space to look more deeply at emotions, patterns and relationships. He will help people trace where difficult feelings or reactions may have come from, without pushing change faster than the client is ready for. The aim is to build resilience and to strengthen resources already present.

Michael uses a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centred listening and mindfulness practices. Sessions typically combine gentle questioning with practical exercises the person can use between meetings. He encourages people to take responsibility for their choices while recognising setbacks are part of change.

Signing up for therapy can feel daunting and he acknowledges that first step takes courage. Michael aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make clearer choices about how they want to live and relate to others.

How Michael's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when anxiety, low mood or avoidance get in the way of daily life. Client-Centred Therapy is about being listened to without judgement; the counsellor offers empathy and space so a person can clarify their own thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and calm the mind, which can help with stress and overthinking.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Michael will talk with the person about what feels most relevant and try different techniques to see what fits. Work is collaborative and paced to the client's goals and comfort level.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow concise check-ins when a shorter session is needed. They also let people keep practising exercises between meetings. If you have questions about how sessions will run, the therapist can explain the available formats and help arrange a structure that suits everyday life.