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Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS

Michael Wilkes-Spellman helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and trauma-related difficulties.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Michael

Michael Wilkes-Spellman helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and trauma-related difficulties. He also supports those facing career strain, compassion fatigue, intimacy concerns and changes in life circumstances. Michael uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to make problems feel more manageable.

Michael trained as a counsellor and is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). He has practised for 13 years and keeps updating his skills in wellbeing topics.

Background and approach

He works part time and typically offers appointments on weekday evenings. His approach blends client-centred care with cognitive behavioural techniques and other methods. Sessions start with the client describing what matters most, then Michael helps break issues down into small, workable steps.

He encourages people to spot patterns in thinking and behaviour and to try simple experiments between sessions. Michael is comfortable talking about sensitive matters such as trauma and abuse, domestic violence, sexual expression and identity, and complex emotional reactions. He also supports those coping with loss, abandonment, adoption or separation.

Conversations are paced to each person, with scope for practical suggestions or deeper reflection as needed. Appointments are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Michael works with adults, couples and older adults and adapts the format to fit each person’s day-to-day life and commitments.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	MS00P17	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues

Ways of working Michael names

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How Michael’s approaches work online

Client-centred work puts the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. It involves listening without judgement, helping people name what feels difficult, and shaping sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions; it uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different ways of coping. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and breathing or attention exercises that can reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods as needed, combining listening, practical steps and reflective work. This collaborative planning helps match techniques to the issue at hand, whether that is immediate coping or longer-term change.

Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or if a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief ongoing support or want to fit sessions around a busy day. These options help people keep momentum and access support from where they are.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and career-related strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical, mixing client-centred listening with behavioural ideas to spot patterns and try small changes.

How much experience does he have?

Michael has 13 years of practice, having completed his counselling training in 2011 and continuing professional development since then.

What credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.