- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Mike
Mike Jackson is a counsellor with eight years' experience supporting adults and young people. He works in Somerset and offers sessions online and by phone for those who prefer not to meet in person. Mike holds NCPS accreditation and a range of counselling and supervision qualifications.
Mike uses a person-centred approach at the heart of his work. He creates a calm space where people can talk without judgement and explore what matters to them.
Background and approach
He adapts his way of working to each person, drawing on practical tools when they suit the situation. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people manage anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-focused ideas are included when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented support.
Sessions often involve simple exercises and straightforward ways to test new habits between meetings. Mike has supported people through grief, chronic illness and caring roles, and he has experience in charities and hospice settings. He has worked with people affected by trauma, addiction and relationship problems, and he supports parents dealing with the pressures of family life.
As a supervisor he works with trainee and qualified counsellors, helping them reflect on their practice. He describes his role as one of offering steady, reflective support while encouraging the person he meets to take the lead on change.
What Mike works with
Everything Mike lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mike helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mike lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Practical therapy approaches for online sessions
Mike works from a person-centred base that prioritises the individual's experience and choices. This approach means the therapist listens carefully and follows the person's lead, creating space to talk through worries about parenting, grief, anxiety or life transitions.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT for clients who want practical steps to change thoughts and behaviours. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stressful situations because it focuses on small experiments and skill-building.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working and agree what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client's needs and preferences guide decisions about techniques and pace.
Online formats make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written conversation or want brief, flexible check-ins between sessions. These options help people keep therapy going from different locations and schedules.
Questions people ask about Mike
What concerns does Mike commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, parenting issues, trauma, family concerns and career stress.
What is his counselling style like?
He works in a person-centred way and adapts techniques to each person. He blends cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in mental health services, charities and independent practice. That experience includes supporting people through bereavement and in hospice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is NCPS accredited and based in the United Kingdom, working from Somerset and offering online options.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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