Malcolm Mitchell, BACP

Malcolm Mitchell is a counsellor with 17 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and losses, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Malcolm aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit the needs of each client. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest discussion rather than jargon. The goal is to help people make changes that feel manageable and relevant to their life.

Malcolm draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques. These tools are used to understand relationship patterns, listen deeply to what matters to the client and try out small shifts in thinking and behaviour.

He also gives attention to first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, multicultural questions, personality difficulties, non-monogamous relationship dynamics and self-harm. This means sessions can look different depending on the topic brought to the room.

People who come to Malcolm often want clear, straightforward help getting through a difficult time. He offers support that aims to empower people to take steps forward at a pace that suits them.

Approaches you can use online with a counsellor

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current feelings. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centred therapy centres on the person and their experience, offering a listening space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs empathetic, non-judgemental listening and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles. It is useful for issues like low mood, anxiety, and habit-driven problems like substance use.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that suit the client’s goals, needs and preferences. That may mean trying one way for a few sessions and adapting as progress and feedback emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in during a break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around busy schedules or when travel is difficult.