Therapist
Mike Lloyd
BACP, NCPS
Understanding counsellor focused on practical change
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- Relationship support
- Practical coping
- Goal oriented
About Mike
He helps clients tackle practical problems such as motivation, confidence and moving through separation or career shifts. He also works with issues around intimacy, anger and depression, and supports people affected by intellectual disability concerns. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change.
Mike draws on client-centred work to prioritise the person’s experience. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable steps. These approaches are used together to suit each person’s situation.
In sessions he aims to listen without judgement and to agree realistic goals with the person seeking support. That might mean short-term practical steps, or longer work on confidence and relationships. He encourages honest feedback and adjusts his approach as needs change.
People who choose him can expect straightforward language, a focus on usable strategies, and collaboration on goals. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How Mike’s approaches fit online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person set the pace of conversation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, realistic steps and on what is already working to build momentum.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and then agree which methods to use. This decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what is needed that week. Please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how you will meet with the counsellor.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with relationship issues, family problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, intimacy concerns, anger and depression. Additional areas include career questions and issues linked to intellectual disability.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that prioritises the client’s experience, alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques for practical change. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile. That experience shapes his practical, outcome-focused approach.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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