Michael Wilkes-Spellman

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: MS00P17

Location: Coventry

I'm Michael, an accredited member of the National Counselling Society. I completed my counselling training in 2011 and continue to update my skills in a range of wellbeing topics. I work part time as a counsellor and offer appointments on weekday evenings in Coventry and Warwickshire.

I trained in an integrated approach to therapy and tailor my support to my clients needs drawing on person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Encouraging focus on an individuals unique experience of distress, understanding distress and if appropriate addressing negative patterns of behaviour. I enjoy working with adults and older adults around many issues such as low mood, depression, stress, anxiety, grief/loss, suicidal thoughts and people affected by dementia.

• Qualifications & Experience

  BSc (Hons) Psychology 2018
  ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2017)
  Dementia Specialist, Association for Dementia Studies (2013)
  Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (2011)
  Diploma in Hypnotherapy (2010)
• What I can help with

  • Abortion
  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Adoption
  • Ageing and related issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Carers
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Relationships
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support
• Languages Spoken

  • English