Michael Dodden, NCPS

Michael Dodden welcomes adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, ADHD, autism-related challenges, or repeated burnout. He presents a calm, non-judgemental space where people can stop performing and begin to make small, practical changes. Michael aims to help clients feel steadier, clearer, and more connected to their priorities.

Michael works with people who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, anger and career uncertainty. He also supports those facing parenting stress, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. His practice includes help for people exploring neurodivergence and its impact on daily life.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centred methods. Sessions mix practical tools for managing anxiety or executive dysfunction with reflective conversation that honours each person’s story. The aim is to build skills and understanding rather than chase quick fixes.

Michael holds NCPS, which is the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society registration noted in his credentials. He brings five years of counselling experience and additional years in personal development coaching to his practice. That blend informs work on burnout, identity, career change and emotional regulation.

Sessions are offered in English and run online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Michael does not take international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low self-worth and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to reduce anxious thinking and improve sleep, concentration and mood. Client-Centred Therapy creates a supportive, non-directive space where someone can be heard and understood, which helps build self-awareness and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, life circumstances and preferred ways of working, and together they will decide which methods to try. This collaborative process can include mixing approaches so the sessions fit the person's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat or messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection or shorter, flexible contacts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still receiving consistent support from a registered professional.