Michael Whitaker

Current Availability. 

I work Mondays, and Wednesday-Friday 9am-5pm but can do some evenings and weekends. 

I have no planned holidays in the next 6 months.

I am a counsellor who supports adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, and sensory or emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, or quietly struggling with a sense of being 鈥渢oo much鈥� and not enough at the same time.

鈥淲hy does everything feel so hard鈥� when it looks so easy for everyone else?鈥�

If you鈥檙e feeling anxious, burnt out, or stuck in that cycle of wanting to do things but not being able to start鈥攜ou鈥檙e not lazy, and you鈥檙e not broken.

For many neurodivergent adults, the world simply isn鈥檛 designed for how your mind works. That can leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and quietly questioning yourself.

It doesn鈥檛 have to stay this way. With the right support, things can begin to feel clearer, lighter, and more manageable.

If this resonates, you鈥檙e welcome to reach out or learn more about how I work 

I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you don鈥檛 need to mask or have everything figured out. Together, we make sense of your experiences, ease self-criticism, and find ways of working with your mind rather than against it. Over time, this can lead to greater clarity, self-acceptance, and a life that feels more manageable, authentic, and genuinely your own.

One to one counselling, in person or online, or outdoor walking and talking sessions. First session is free.

My private counselling practice is called: Clear Light Counselling.

I am in integrative counsellor, meaning that the many psychotherapeutic theories I have trained in, I combine to work for you, and your specific needs.  

I am based in Guisborough, but I also visit therapy rooms in Middlesbrough and Darlington, and I can do online work.

I am person-centered and will base the counselling around your needs.

I am experienced in guiding relaxation exercises and guided imagery. I am very much into the 'here and now' therapies and have knowledge and experience in using Gestalt therapy and Existential Psychotherapy.

I am trained in Transactional Analysis and Attachment Theory.  I have experience in delivering CBT too - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I offer a free first counselling session, to discover what your needs are and whether you would like to work with me.  To book an appointment just email, phone or text me.

Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes.  I am warm and friendly and will provide a safe place for your to discuss what ever you want to.

The first counselling session is different to others in that it is free, and we will complete a client assessment where I try and get a full picture of your life.  Then we agree what you would like to focus on during your counselling sessions i.e. a presenting issue, and we agree on the number of counselling sessions that you would like.

In future sessions, I ask less questions and listen more so that you can process what you have been going through, to find solutions to your problems and difficulties.