Mike Lloyd, BACP, NCPS

Mike Lloyd is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-centred way of working. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, motivation and coping with life changes. He aims to make it easier to talk through difficult feelings and decisions without feeling judged.

He emphasises a straightforward, open approach in sessions. That means listening closely to what matters to the person and responding in plain language. He encourages practical steps alongside reflection, so conversations lead to real changes in day-to-day life.

Mike draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide his work. These approaches are used to help people spot unhelpful thinking, identify small achievable actions, and build on strengths. He adapts techniques to suit the concern and the person he is talking with.

He has six years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Those are the qualifications listed for his practice in the UK.

Sessions centre on what the client wants to address, whether that is anger, intimacy issues, career worries, depression or parenting and family pressures. The aim is to make progress in ways that fit everyday life and current circumstances.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It helps when someone wants to be heard and to build confidence in their own views and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and practical actions to reduce distress; it can be helpful for depression, anxiety and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working in a person’s life to move forward quickly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide what fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This means discussing options, trying practical techniques, and adjusting the plan if something is not helpful.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make regular appointments easier to keep. Some people find shorter check-ins useful when they need a quick adjustment between sessions. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking to be sure they suit your routine and goals.