NCPS
Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS
Therapist in the UK
Michael is a NCPS therapist in the UK.
- 13+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
About Michael
Michael Wilkes-Spellman offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, career concerns, compassion fatigue and other life changes. He also helps with topics such as LGBT issues, family-related worries, anger, coping after separation, and challenges connected to adoption or caregiving. Michael holds NCPS, which stands for the National Counselling Society, and brings 13 years of practice to his work.
He sees clients in the evenings during the week while working part time as a counsellor. His style is straightforward and warm. He listens first, and then helps people make sense of what is causing them distress. Sessions focus on the person in front of him rather than a set formula.
Michael uses an integrated approach tailored to each person. He draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mixing in psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness when they suit the issue. That can mean talking through patterns of thinking, noticing unhelpful habits, and trying small changes between sessions.
He aims to create a space where people can speak openly about difficult topics, from intimacy and kink to trauma and ageing concerns. Practical steps and clear goals are used when someone wants them, and the pace is set by the person seeking help.
Michael trained in 2011 and continues to update his learning in wellbeing topics. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an evening appointment that fits their routine.
He sees clients in the evenings during the week while working part time as a counsellor. His style is straightforward and warm. He listens first, and then helps people make sense of what is causing them distress. Sessions focus on the person in front of him rather than a set formula.
Michael uses an integrated approach tailored to each person. He draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mixing in psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness when they suit the issue. That can mean talking through patterns of thinking, noticing unhelpful habits, and trying small changes between sessions.
He aims to create a space where people can speak openly about difficult topics, from intimacy and kink to trauma and ageing concerns. Practical steps and clear goals are used when someone wants them, and the pace is set by the person seeking help.
Michael trained in 2011 and continues to update his learning in wellbeing topics. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an evening appointment that fits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management
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Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
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Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
How Michael uses core approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and on being heard without judgement; online work with this approach centres on building a strong, respectful relationship and helping people feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; online CBT can include talking through thought records and setting small tasks between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways of paying attention to the present moment and gentle techniques for stress and rumination; these can be practised in short exercises tailored to daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the person decide which methods to try based on their goals, circumstances and what feels most helpful. Choices are revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to help people sustain regular contact while balancing work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, career concerns, compassion fatigue and related life changes.
How would he approach therapy with me?
His style is person-centred and practical. He listens first, then helps people identify patterns and try small, manageable changes using cognitive and mindfulness techniques.
What is his professional background?
Michael completed his counselling training in 2011 and has around 13 years of experience working in the field while continuing to update his skills.
Where does he practise and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS, which indicates membership of the National Counselling Society as supplied.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's evening availability.