Mike Jackson, NCPS

Mike Jackson is a qualified counsellor and supervisor based in Somerset, United Kingdom, with eight years of experience supporting adults and young people in charity and private practice settings. He works in an integrative, person-centred way that aims to create a respectful and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences and make changes they find meaningful. His practice combines client-centred listening with pragmatic tools from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness techniques, solution-focused methods and creative ways of working to adapt to each person’s needs.

Mike holds a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling and is accredited with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He also has a diploma in Mindfulness and a Diploma in Supervision, and he uses this training to offer both counselling and supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors. His professional background includes roles with mental health and bereavement services such as Mind in Somerset, Marie Curie, and St Margaret’s Hospice, as well as organisations supporting people affected by traumatic deaths.

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, career and life transitions, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges. Mike offers flexible appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and accepts international clients. He aims to empower clients to find practical ways to cope, grow and move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Mike Jackson uses client-centred work to place the client’s experience at the heart of therapy, offering attentive listening and a supportive space for people to explore what matters to them and set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices that many clients find useful for managing anxiety, physical symptoms and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mike works with clients to understand their needs, preferences and goals, and then blends techniques so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single style of therapy.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or ongoing contact can be arranged by live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments, and to access support when in-person appointments are not convenient.