- Client-centred approach
- Practical steps
- Short-term focus
About Michaela
Michaela Duffy is a counsellor who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She works with individuals facing issues such as low self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, career uncertainty and life changes. Michaela writes that clients are the experts in their own stories and she aims to support them as they make changes. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers a steady, practical presence through that process.
With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Michaela draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place a person's own experience at the centre of sessions. She also uses elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the client’s goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters to each person, rather than a one-size-fits-all script.
Michaela helps people break problems into manageable steps. That might mean identifying unhelpful thought patterns, practising new ways to communicate, or looking at past experiences that still affect day-to-day life. She aims to build a supportive working relationship so clients feel heard and able to try different approaches.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including ADHD-related challenges, panic and mood symptoms, attachment and abandonment worries, body image and isolation. She also assists with more practical struggles such as caregiver stress, divorce and decision-making about work life.
Michaela is recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How these approaches can work online
Michaela uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise a person's own perspective and pace. In practice this means conversations that follow what matters most to the client and aim to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michaela will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a way of working. This is a collaborative process where the client’s feedback shapes which methods are used and how sessions proceed.
The profile does not specify particular online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. They can also allow conversations to continue between appointments when life gets in the way, while still keeping the focus on setting practical steps and trying new ways of coping.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Michaela help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people with parenting strain, career crossroads, ADHD-related challenges and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the client's experience at the heart of sessions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to meet practical goals.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and aims to offer steady, practical support while clients try new strategies.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.