Michael Broad, NCPS

Michael Broad is a qualified counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential, indicating membership of the National Counselling Society. He practices in an integrative way, adapting methods and techniques to match each person’s particular needs and circumstances.

He has worked with people experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, supporting them to rebuild self-esteem and regain confidence when they feel low or uncertain. His approach recognises how early life experiences can influence how someone relates to themselves and others, and he uses the therapeutic relationship as a space to examine those patterns and enable change.

In practice he begins with practical strategies to reduce distressing symptoms such as overthinking or intense anxiety, and then moves into deeper exploration of difficult emotions, recurring thoughts and troubled relationships to understand where they may have originated. He also has experience supporting people affected by addiction, helping them pursue sober and more productive lives.

Michael emphasises personal responsibility and self-determination, encouraging clients to become the authors of their own stories. Through therapy he aims to strengthen resilience and draw out existing resources so people can better manage current challenges and work toward a more meaningful and purposeful life. He recognises that starting therapy is a significant step and approaches that work with care and professional focus.