Mike Jackson, NCPS

Mike Jackson uses a person-centred, integrative approach to counselling. He combines client-centred values with cognitive behavioural, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to suit each person. He is Mike Jackson and he works with adults and young people across a wide range of concerns.

Mike draws on eight years of practice in charities, mental health services and private work. He has supported people dealing with grief, bereavement and traumatic loss. He has also helped those facing anxiety, depression, stress and life changes.

His sessions aim to give people space to be heard without judgement. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to address thought patterns and practical strategies. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help reduce physical tension and calm anxious thinking.

Mike also uses solution-focused techniques to help people identify strengths and small steps forward. He adapts his approach to what each person wants to work on, keeping the process collaborative and practical. He says the client sets the pace and the goals.

His training includes a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling and a diploma in Mindfulness. He is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - NCPS. He also holds a Diploma in Supervision and has supported trainee and qualified counsellors in supervision roles.

Sessions are offered in the United Kingdom and internationally in English. Online and telephone options are available, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used.

How Mike's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The therapist provides space for a person to speak and be heard, which helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief and uncertainty. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he and the client choose or combine methods in a collaborative way, reviewing progress and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a near face-to-face feel and fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone send messages between sessions or have more frequent, shorter contacts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.