Counsellor profile
Mike Lloyd, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and life changes
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Mike
Counsellor Mike Lloyd is a UK-based practitioner and a member of the BACP and NCPS with six years' experience. He focuses on relationship issues, family matters, self-esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns and depression. Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients.
Mike uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. He listens without judgement and helps people put words to what is troubling them. He encourages practical steps as well as reflection, so clients leave with clearer choices and small actions to try.
His approach draws on client-centred practice. That means the conversation is shaped around the client’s priorities and pace. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural work to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of acting.
Solution-focused methods appear in the work too, especially when someone wants short-term practical change. These techniques aim to build on what already works and set small, achievable goals.
Mike has worked with a wide range of concerns related to family of origin, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, and coping after separation. He also lists support for issues such as autism and attachment difficulties, intellectual disability, ageing and geriatric issues, and anger or impulsivity.
To get started, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session through the online counselling options button. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s priorities at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens and follows what matters most to the person, helping them name concerns and decide next steps. This suits people who want a conversational, paced way to work through issues.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical strategies to test unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. This approach is often used for low mood, anxiety, confidence and clear behavioural goals.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and what is already working. Sessions set small, achievable steps and build on existing strengths. It can be useful when someone wants short-term, action-oriented change.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The counsellor and client will agree together what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing brief check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule around work or caring duties.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
Mike works with relationship problems, family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, intimacy issues, anger, career questions and depression.
What style of therapy does he use?
He combines client-centred conversation with cognitive behavioural tools and solution-focused methods, adapting the mix to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Which professional bodies is he part of and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.