Michael Beckham

Master of Science in Professional Counselling from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, USA

Licensed Professional Counsellor, Texas, USA – (62828)

Licensed Professional Counsellor of Mental Health, Delaware, USA – (PC-0000833)

Registered Member of The Hong Kong Psychological Society – (2023003926)

Michael Beckham is a US-trained and licensed Clinical Counsellor with over 19 years of experience. He assists his clients to understand how they see themselves, to understand how they see the world, and to understand how they see themselves in the world. Michael approaches therapy without judgement of his clients. He creates a safe, confidential, objective environment in which the client can feel secure to express themselves in ways they may have never approached before.

Michael works with clients 18 years old and older (individuals, couples, LGBTQ+) focused on addressing issues of anxiety, depression, relationships (with themselves and with others), self-esteem/self-worth, frustration, stress, as well as many others. Michael is very supportive of his clients and is known to challenge his clients’ belief system when it is beneficial to the progress towards the goals set by the client.

Michael draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Attachment Theory and can become quite Existential should the client benefit from this exploration. He customizes his approach for each client to meet the client where they currently are emotionally. Michael is considered very client centered and pro female empowerment.

Michael’s broad experience assists him to relate to his clients’ goals. He has worked in the Counseling Center of a large university, held the position of business consultant using Business Psychology, supported survivors of abuse while working with a women’s center and at a rape crisis center. Michael understands the complex pressures of the work environment from serving as director for a large mental health organization. Michael has also worked with severe and persistent mentally ill clients as well as utilising crisis intervention skills to assist the homeless.