May Pope, NCPS
May Pope is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About May
May Pope is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family difficulties. May uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and offers a calm, compassionate space to talk through what is causing distress.
Her approach is person-centred, which means she aims to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also draws on other methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy when they suit the situation.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce symptoms like panic and to build coping skills for day-to-day life. May has supported clients with neurodivergent needs, including ADHD and autism, and is studying for a master’s degree that looks at autism in women and the effects of family estrangement.
She has completed continuing professional development in trauma and complex post-traumatic stress and uses that learning to inform her work with trauma survivors. Her background includes experience with psychosis, addiction, alcoholism, personality difficulties and bipolar. She does not work with eating disorders or with children at this time.
May offers different rhythms of support, including weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions, depending on individual needs. People who choose to work with May can expect collaborative planning, a focus on building healthier relationships and practical strategies to manage symptoms. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS24-05407 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What May works with
Everything May lists, in their own terms.
Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and to build practical coping skills. These techniques are useful for managing anxiety, panic and low mood through steps and exercises that can be practised between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust as they learn what works best. This shared planning helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and keep a closer therapeutic connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy around busy lives.
Frequently asked
What concerns does May commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family difficulties. Additional focus areas include ADHD, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, sexuality and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
May works in a person-centred way, following the client’s pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful to teach practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
May has three years of counselling experience and has undertaken continuing professional development in trauma and complex post-traumatic stress. She is completing a master’s degree focused on autism in women and family estrangement.
Where is she based and how is her accreditation presented?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
May offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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