Michael Dodden
NCPS
Calm, practical support for stressful times
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- Practical tools
- Neurodivergent-affirming
- Trauma aware
About Michael
Michael Dodden is a counsellor and coach based in the United Kingdom who supports adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and anger. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what is causing distress. Michael aims to help people feel more grounded and connected to their lives.
Michael uses straightforward, practical tools alongside reflective conversation. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centred work. Sessions can include problem-solving for executive functioning, strategies for managing anxiety and sleeping, and support around grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
He has five years' experience as a counsellor and additional years in coaching and personal development. His NCPS credential refers to membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Michael also reports continued professional development in areas related to neurodivergence, trauma, and emotional regulation.
Michael often supports people working through parenting strain, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of long-term stress. He also describes helping with intimacy-related concerns, anger, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment.
His practice aims to move at a pace that honours each person’s life and nervous system. People are invited to start with small steps and build practical habits alongside therapy conversations.
Michael uses straightforward, practical tools alongside reflective conversation. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centred work. Sessions can include problem-solving for executive functioning, strategies for managing anxiety and sleeping, and support around grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
He has five years' experience as a counsellor and additional years in coaching and personal development. His NCPS credential refers to membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Michael also reports continued professional development in areas related to neurodivergence, trauma, and emotional regulation.
Michael often supports people working through parenting strain, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of long-term stress. He also describes helping with intimacy-related concerns, anger, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment.
His practice aims to move at a pace that honours each person’s life and nervous system. People are invited to start with small steps and build practical habits alongside therapy conversations.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Michael’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps towards them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and the stuck patterns that come from avoidance.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and managing overwhelming thinking.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to agree what feels helpful and adjust methods over time. That means trying things, reflecting together, and choosing techniques that fit daily life and goals.
When planning online work, confirm the session formats before booking. Michael’s materials describe practical benefits of remote work in general: it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins between sessions. Online sessions also let people use tools and worksheets during the meeting, and they can be a good option when fitting therapy around work or family commitments. Ask about available formats and timing when you schedule to find what suits your routine.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- NCPS · No. NCS20-00979
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and related challenges such as sleep problems, grief, and relationship difficulties.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and grounded, combining practical skills with reflective conversation and pacing that honours emotional tolerance.
What experience does he have?
He has five years' experience as a counsellor plus many years in coaching and personal development work.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.