Counsellor profile
Malcolm Mitchell, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and trauma
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- Trauma
- Grief
About Malcolm
Malcolm Mitchell is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 17 years of experience. He works with people on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
He uses a mix of approaches that suit the issue and the person. That can include attachment-based ways of looking at relationships, client-centred talking, and cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and change thinking patterns. Malcolm aims to keep work practical and focused on what you want to address.
In a typical session he listens without judgement and helps people name what is going on. He offers practical steps when helpful, such as small experiments to test different responses or tools for managing strong feelings. He also works with concerns tied to first responder roles, hospice and end-of-life matters, multicultural issues, personality difficulties, non-monogamous relationships, and self-harm.
Malcolm has worked for many years in settings where people come with loss, crisis and addiction. That background informs how he plans sessions and supports people through change. He draws on simple, proven ideas rather than jargon to make conversations easy to follow.
If you want to start, the usual route is to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and reactions. It can help when trust, closeness or repeated relationship problems are part of the difficulty. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of their own experience and decide what matters next. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and agree which approaches to try. That choice is reviewed as work continues so the plan can change if needed.
If you want online sessions, check the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life. It can suit shorter check-ins, quiet longer sessions, or times when travelling is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help you plan sessions that fit into your day and your goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He works in a client-centred way and also uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with people in various settings.
Which professional body is he a member of and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.