Michael Dodden, NCPS
UK counsellor for ADHD and burnout
- Neurodivergent-affirming care
- CBT and coaching tools
- Flexible online sessions
About Michael Dodden
Michael Dodden is a UK-based counsellor and coach who supports adults managing ADHD, autism, chronic stress, relationship strain, and burnout. He works with people who are late-diagnosed or still exploring neurodivergence, as well as those exhausted from holding everything together at work, in family life, or in silence. Michael frames difficulties like overthinking, people-pleasing, masking, and persistent shame as understandable responses rather than personal failings, and offers a space to unmask and breathe.
His approach is warm, grounded, and respectful. Sessions move at a pace that honours each person's nervous system and life circumstances. Michael integrates neurodivergent-affirming therapy and coaching with practical tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques for anxiety, strategies for executive dysfunction, and somatic and mindset practices for chronic pain and regulation. He also provides support for rejection sensitivity, low self-worth, trust repair, and the dynamics that arise in mixed neurodivergent and neurotypical partnerships.
Michael works primarily with neurodivergent men including tradespeople, creatives, tech professionals, and entrepreneurs, while also welcoming neurodivergent women and non-binary clients seeking an honest therapeutic experience. He draws on lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuADHD man who spent 30 years in IT, experienced repeated burnout, and underwent extensive personal therapy and recovery. He trained as a therapist, coach, and hypnotherapist to create the sort of compassionate space he needed.
His qualifications include registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), five years of counselling experience, more than 15 years in personal development coaching, and specialist continuing professional development in neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional regulation, and chronic stress. Michael offers one-to-one work on burnout, rejection sensitivity, identity, career change, and unmasking. He invites people to begin with a single step toward feeling more grounded, clear, and connected.
His approach is warm, grounded, and respectful. Sessions move at a pace that honours each person's nervous system and life circumstances. Michael integrates neurodivergent-affirming therapy and coaching with practical tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques for anxiety, strategies for executive dysfunction, and somatic and mindset practices for chronic pain and regulation. He also provides support for rejection sensitivity, low self-worth, trust repair, and the dynamics that arise in mixed neurodivergent and neurotypical partnerships.
Michael works primarily with neurodivergent men including tradespeople, creatives, tech professionals, and entrepreneurs, while also welcoming neurodivergent women and non-binary clients seeking an honest therapeutic experience. He draws on lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuADHD man who spent 30 years in IT, experienced repeated burnout, and underwent extensive personal therapy and recovery. He trained as a therapist, coach, and hypnotherapist to create the sort of compassionate space he needed.
His qualifications include registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), five years of counselling experience, more than 15 years in personal development coaching, and specialist continuing professional development in neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional regulation, and chronic stress. Michael offers one-to-one work on burnout, rejection sensitivity, identity, career change, and unmasking. He invites people to begin with a single step toward feeling more grounded, clear, and connected.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Dodden have?
Michael Dodden has 5 years of experience as a counsellor.
Is Michael Dodden a registered therapist?
Yes. He is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
In which languages does Michael Dodden provide therapy?
Michael provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael Dodden located?
Michael is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michael Dodden as my therapist?
You can work with Michael through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michael Dodden work with international clients?
Michael Dodden does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Dodden cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Michael draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and tackle executive dysfunction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic, non-judgmental listening and collaboration, creating a space where clients lead the pace and focus of change and feel understood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and build committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise, which can be useful for managing chronic stress and navigating life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and nervous system needs, adjusting techniques over time rather than prescribing a single path. This shared exploration helps shape sessions that feel relevant and manageable.
Online therapy with Michael is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication formats, and access support from wherever clients are located within the United Kingdom.