Michael Wilkes-Spellman, NCPS

Michael Wilkes-Spellman is a UK-based counsellor who brings a compassionate, tailored approach to clients seeking support with life challenges. An accredited member of the National Counselling Society, he carries the credential NCPS, and he completed his counselling training in 2011 while maintaining a commitment to ongoing professional development. He works part time and offers appointments on weekday evenings to accommodate people balancing work and other commitments.

Trained in an integrated approach to therapy, Michael adapts his work to each person’s needs, drawing mainly on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. His client-centered emphasis places the individual’s experience and perspective at the heart of therapy, while cognitive behavioral strategies help identify and address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns when appropriate. Michael works with adults, couples, and older adults across a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma, depression, and life transitions.

He combines practical tools with attentive listening to help clients explore their concerns and develop workable steps forward. Appointments are offered during weekday evenings, and his practice is focused on creating a collaborative space where people can work through immediate difficulties and build resilience for the future.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s own experience and fosters a supportive, non-directive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; it is helpful for people who want to explore feelings, identity, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can be effective for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce rumination and support emotional regulation in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly so the approach fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Michael is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access support from home or elsewhere, accommodate busy evenings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods effectively to help clients make practical progress.