Michael Broad

Michael Broad is a counsellor in the United Kingdom and a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He works integratively, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. He has three years of experience and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

He starts with practical steps to ease immediate distress, such as reducing overthinking and calming anxious responses. Once some short-term relief is in place, he helps people look more deeply at difficult feelings and the relationships that may have shaped those feelings.

Michael acknowledges how early experiences can affect how people relate to themselves and others. In sessions he uses a blend of approaches to help clients build resilience and draw on their existing strengths. He aims to help people take responsibility for the next chapter of their lives and to make choices aligned with their values.

His work also includes support for addiction and for people wanting to live more sober and productive lives. He emphasises practical change alongside personal reflection, so clients develop tools they can use between sessions.

Michael describes the counselling relationship as the central space for change. He aims to offer a steady, respectful presence while helping clients discover what works for them. If you decide to start, he asks for that first step of reaching out so you can begin to plan sessions together.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take committed steps towards what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and for problems where values-driven action is important. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement so they can find their own solutions and rebuild confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use and when to shift focus. Goals, preferences and everyday demands shape that choice rather than any single technique.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or school by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or conversations without video when that better suits the moment. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt their use of ACT and client-centred ways to suit remote sessions, so practical tools and coping strategies can be learned and practised between meetings.