- Client-centred support
- CBT approaches
- Evening appointments
About Michael
Michael Wilkes-Spellman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also supports those facing career strain, compassion fatigue, depression, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster. He works part time and offers appointments on weekday evenings. Michael is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
Michael uses a blend of approaches and keeps the focus on each person's experience. He draws mainly on client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural work to help people understand their distress and spot unhelpful patterns. He also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when these fit someone’s needs.
Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. Michael listens first, then helps people set small goals and try different ways of managing thoughts and feelings. He will suggest exercises or short experiments between sessions when these seem useful.
He has been counselling since 2011, giving him about 13 years of experience. That time has included work with adults, couples and older adults on a range of life challenges. He continues to update his skills in wellbeing topics.
People who want evening appointments may find his schedule convenient. Before booking, readers should check the current session options and times to make sure they fit their needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what he hears, and helps people set their own goals. This approach suits people who want space to be heard and to clarify what matters to them.Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness therapy brings simple awareness practices into everyday life. It helps people notice reactions and build steadier responses to difficult moments, which can support those dealing with trauma, grief or ongoing stress.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which approaches to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. Expect a process of checking in and adjusting methods as you learn what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow evening appointments to be more accessible. It also means shorter check-ins can be scheduled when a full session is not needed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career pressure, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a conversational, practical way that starts with listening. He helps people set small goals and tries exercises to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.
How long has he been practising?
He trained in 2011 and has around 13 years of counselling experience, during which he has continued to update his skills in wellbeing topics.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.