Mike Jackson, NCPS

Mike Jackson is a qualified counsellor and supervisor based in Somerset, United Kingdom, with eight years of experience supporting adults and young people across charity, hospice and private practice settings. He is accredited with the NCPS - the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling as well as a Diploma in Supervision, together with additional qualifications in mindfulness and grief work.

Working in an integrative, person-centred way, he blends humanistic principles with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness practice, solution-focused work and creative approaches. This flexible framework is intended to give people space to explore their experience while also offering tools to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. He aims to create an accepting environment where people can speak openly and feel heard without judgement, and he focuses on helping clients identify change that feels meaningful and achievable.

His background includes roles with mental health and bereavement organisations, where he supported people through trauma, loss and difficult transitions, and he has experience working with carers and those attending inquest processes. As a supervisor he supports trainee and qualified counsellors to develop their practice. He offers counselling in person, by telephone, and online, and he is available to work with international clients depending on need and availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mike uses client-centred therapy to create an accepting, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who need support exploring feelings, building self-understanding, and finding their own path through life changes.

He also integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is practical in orientation and can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and patterns that maintain difficulties. In addition, his training in mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mike works collaboratively with each person to find what fits best. He discusses goals, preferences and practical needs and adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Mike is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or when in-person meetings are not possible. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to continue steady therapeutic work from different locations while working with a registered professional.