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Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS

Person-centred counsellor blending CBT and compassion
  • Evening appointments available
  • Person-centred and CBT
  • Part-time counsellor

About Michael Wilkes-Spellman

Michael Wilkes-Spellman is NCPS (an accredited member of the National Counselling Society) and completed his counselling training in 2011. He continues to refresh and expand his skills through ongoing professional development and practices part time, offering appointments on weekday evenings.

Trained in an integrated way, he tailors support to each person and draws mainly on person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. He places attention on an individual’s unique experience of distress, helping people to understand what they are facing and, when appropriate, to address unhelpful or negative patterns of behaviour. He works with adults, couples and older adults across many life challenges and adapts his pace and style to suit each person’s needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody 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

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michael Wilkes-Spellman have?

He has 13 years of experience.

Is Michael Wilkes-Spellman a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, which indicates accredited membership of the National Counselling Society. No additional registration details were provided.

In which languages does Michael Wilkes-Spellman provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Michael Wilkes-Spellman located?

He is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Michael Wilkes-Spellman as my therapist?

You can work with Michael Wilkes-Spellman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michael Wilkes-Spellman work with international clients?

Michael Wilkes-Spellman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michael Wilkes-Spellman 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 sessions

Michael draws mainly on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to shape online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, offering a respectful, non-directive space where individuals explore feelings, values and choices; it is often helpful for people coping with life transitions, relationship concerns and emotional distress. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build more effective coping skills - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and recurring patterns of behaviour.

He also incorporates mindfulness techniques when helpful, inviting simple practices that increase present-moment awareness and support emotional regulation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Michael works collaboratively with people to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences.

Online sessions - by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from wherever a person is located. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and in how people prefer to communicate, and they allow registered professionals to deliver ongoing, structured support in ways that suit each individual.

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