Michael Dodden , NCPS

Michael Dodden supports adults who are navigating ADHD, autism, chronic stress, relationship strain, and burnout while balancing work, family, and identity. He works as a UK-based counsellor and coach who focuses on neurodivergent-affirming care, helping people who were diagnosed later in life or who are still exploring whether they are neurodivergent. Many he works with report experiences of masking, people-pleasing, overthinking, and feeling out of step with environments designed for neurotypical people.

He also sees clients who are simply exhausted - managing careers, parenting, or relationships while carrying invisible guilt, shame, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. Michael offers more than quick fixes by creating a space to unmask, breathe, and reconnect with what feels human and manageable. Sessions include ADHD-informed coaching, cognitive behavioral tools for anxiety and executive dysfunction, support for rejection sensitivity and low self-worth, and somatic and mindset strategies for chronic pain and nervous system regulation.

Michael works primarily with neurodivergent men, including tradespeople, creatives, tech professionals, and entrepreneurs, while also welcoming neurodivergent women and non-binary clients. Clients often say they feel seen for the first time and that they no longer need to perform or apologise. He is a late-diagnosed AuADHD man who spent 30 years in IT and experienced multiple burnouts before training as a therapist, coach, and hypnotherapist. He is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and brings 5 years of counselling experience plus over 15 years in personal development coaching, with specialist continued professional development in neurodivergence, trauma, emotional regulation, and chronic stress.

Approaches that translate well to online neurodivergent care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic stress, low motivation, and living with neurodivergence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and learning practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and executive functioning challenges. CBT offers structured tools for managing emotional spirals and building coping skills.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the person in front of the therapist - offering empathic listening, validation, and collaborative exploration of what matters most. This approach supports relationship issues, self-esteem, and the process of unmasking or discovering identity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michael Dodden works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the work as those needs evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible for people managing busy schedules, sensory needs, or geographical limits. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and support consistent progress without sacrificing convenience.