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 a range of settings. He holds a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling and is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), reflecting his formal training and professional standing. His background includes work in mental health services and charities, with roles at organisations such as Mind in Somerset, Marie Curie, and St Margaret's Hospice, alongside specialist support for people affected by traumatic deaths and carers.

His practice is person-centred and integrative, combining humanistic values with targeted methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and creative ways of working. This adaptable approach aims to give clients space to explore their experiences while offering practical tools where helpful. He emphasises unconditional listening and non-judgemental reflection as foundations for change, empowering people to discover coping strategies and make meaningful steps forward.

Mike also provides supervision for both trainee and qualified counsellors, drawing on his Diploma in Supervision to offer a reflective and supportive space for professional development. He has additional qualifications including a Diploma in Mindfulness and specialist training in grief therapy, trauma work, suicide prevention, and counselling for children and young people. Online and telephone sessions are available for those who prefer remote appointments, and he also works with international clients.

Approaches and online support for everyday challenges

Mike integrates client-centred work with evidence-informed techniques to help people address stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and other concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports personal insight and self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking understanding, emotional validation, and a non-judgemental environment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning, offering structured steps to build new coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce rumination and improve awareness, which can help with anxiety, physical symptoms related to stress, and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Mike collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the way he works as those needs evolve. He brings a flexible, integrative perspective so therapy can be tailored over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home, work, or while travelling. These formats increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility, making it easier to receive consistent support without major disruption to daily life.