Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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Acklam Hall, Hall Drive, Office 3, Middlesbrough TS5
Let's Connect 01287 552052
Many of the people I work with appear to be functioning well on the surface but are carrying sustained psychological or emotional strain. This may present as anxiety, low mood, over-responsibility, burnout, or a sense that coping strategies are no longer sufficient. Some come because patterns keep repeating despite insight. Others feel disconnected from themselves or unclear about direction. I also work with people in demanding professional roles where emotional pressure accumulates over time.
I offer a depth-oriented, relational approach that creates space to think clearly and work at a meaningful pace. Together we explore emotional experience, personal history and relational patterns so that difficulties can be understood rather than managed on the surface. The work is steady, reflective and grounded.
If you’re considering therapy, we can begin with an initial session to see whether working together feels appropriate. Therapy does not require you to be in crisis; it can also be a space to think, reflect and regain perspective before difficulties become more entrenched.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £60
Payment Methods
American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Michael Blades
- MSc Psychotherapy, PG Dip Psychotherapeutic Studies, Diploma Adult Psychotherapy, MSc Psychotherapy
- Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Individual Member
- Diploma from Northern Guild for Psychotherapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 01287 552052
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 01287 552052
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Transactional Analysis
- Transpersonal
Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 01287 552052