Hello, I'm Michael Blades

I'm a full member of the UKCP and also a member of the BACP (MBACP).

I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and move towards a life that feels true to who they are. Some of my clients come with clear struggles; others arrive with only a sense that something isn’t quite right. However you come, my role is to listen carefully, to stay alongside you, and to help you explore at your own pace.

I work in a way that balances practicality with depth. Some sessions might focus on immediate challenges and coping day to day. Others may look more closely at the patterns, experiences, or questions that sit underneath. However the work unfolds, it’s led by what matters to you.

My approach is informed not only by psychotherapy, but also by wider perspectives — from philosophy to the realities of everyday life. At the heart of it all is offering a space where you can be honest, reflective, and open to change.

“The greatest journey is the one that leads you home to yourself.” — Dag Hammarskjöld