Michael Wood (Online & Central Reading)

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I know from personal experience how powerful it can be to have a confidential space where you feel truly listened to and understood. That sense of connection is what drew me to this work, and it continues to inspire me in every client relationship.

I am a cis gay man, and that’s an important part of who I am and how I understand the world. It doesn’t mean I only work with LGBT+ clients — it simply means I am committed to creating an affirming space where diversity is respected and welcomed.

Sexual identity:

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: he/him

Qualifications - Links to websites:

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Qualifications - Additional:

Core Training

Diploma, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Advancd Diploma, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

Specialist Awards

Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
Working with Suicide
Working with Trauma
Eating disorders
CBT
Psychodynamics
Attachment
Time-limited counselling

Experience and approach:

My therapeutic approach integrates humanistic and psychodynamic teachings - which means we might explore your confidence, sense of self, and personal growth, while also noticing how past experiences and early relationships may still echo in the present.

I have worked with a national bereavement service, supported clients within an LGBT+ charity, and provided therapy in a low-cost community practice. I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different walks of life, each bringing their own stories, struggles and strengths.

Approaches:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
GSRD therapy
Humanistic
Integrative
Person-Centred
Psychodynamic
Relational

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Consensual non-monogamy
Cross-dresser
Gay
Intersex
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one

Access:

No adaptation

Age ranges:

Adults
Seniors (60+)

Online status:

Online
In Person

My fee is £65 per session.

A limited number of reduced-fee places may be available — please ask if this would make therapy more accessible for you. If these are not immediately available, I can place you on a waiting list. Reduced-fee places are usually held online, and limited to 12 sessions.

Church Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2SB, United Kingdom

Email: michael@talk2therapy.co.uk

Phone: 07983892783

Website:

http://www.talk2therapy.co.uk