- Person-centred listening
- CBT techniques
- Evening appointments
About Michael
Michael Wilkes-Spellman is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and issues around intimacy and grief. He also supports those dealing with trauma, anger, career change, depression and concerns related to LGBT identity. Michael uses a straightforward, practical style and offers evening appointments on weekdays.
He trained in counselling in 2011 and holds NCPS, the National Counselling Society registration. He works part time and keeps his skills up to date with ongoing professional learning. Sessions are adapted to what each person brings, rather than using one fixed method for everyone.
Michael combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means he gives space for someone to tell their story, and also looks at the patterns of thinking or behaviour that make things harder. He uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they suit the client’s needs.
The approach is practical and collaborative. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, practise different ways of responding, and set manageable goals. Conversations are paced to what each person can manage.
Michael has 13 years’ experience in the field. He sees adults and older adults for a range of life challenges. If you are thinking about starting, consider whether evening sessions will fit your schedule before booking.
He trained in counselling in 2011 and holds NCPS, the National Counselling Society registration. He works part time and keeps his skills up to date with ongoing professional learning. Sessions are adapted to what each person brings, rather than using one fixed method for everyone.
Michael combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means he gives space for someone to tell their story, and also looks at the patterns of thinking or behaviour that make things harder. He uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they suit the client’s needs.
The approach is practical and collaborative. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, practise different ways of responding, and set manageable goals. Conversations are paced to what each person can manage.
Michael has 13 years’ experience in the field. He sees adults and older adults for a range of life challenges. If you are thinking about starting, consider whether evening sessions will fit your schedule before booking.
How different approaches work online and in sessions
Michael uses a person-centred approach that gives space for people to tell their story and feel heard. This approach focuses on the individual's experience and helps build clarity about what matters most to them.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns by teaching practical skills and small experiments to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out what fits your goals and preferences, and adapt methods as you go. That means you and the counsellor decide collaboratively which tools to use and when to try different ways of working.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that helps reduce strain or saves bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to suit remote sessions and everyday life commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, anger and depression, among other life challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, combining person-centred listening with techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
What sort of experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in counselling and wellbeing since completing training in 2011.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with NCPS, the National Counselling Society, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.