- Client‑centred work
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Michaela
Michaela Duffy is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family tensions, motivation, self‑esteem and confidence. She also supports those coping with depression and related concerns.
Michaela treats each person as the expert in their own story. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice the strengths they already have. Sessions are practical and focused on small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
Her approach draws on client‑centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. That means conversations can include looking at current thoughts and patterns, trying out new ways of responding, and exploring how past experiences shape present feelings. Each part is used to suit the individual rather than follow a fixed plan.
People meet to talk through the specific issues that brought them in, such as panic attacks, feelings of isolation, difficulty with communication, or repeated relationship patterns. Michaela often helps clients develop coping skills for day‑to‑day life and clearer ways to express their needs.
She asks clients to take an active role in planning sessions and setting goals. The practical focus is on what can be tried between meetings and how to notice small changes. This approach aims to make talking about hard things feel more manageable.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michaela works from client‑centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic perspectives. Client‑centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can clarify their own goals. Cognitive behavioural work looks at thoughts and behaviours, and often includes practical exercises and small experiments to try between meetings. Psychodynamic ideas help spot patterns from earlier relationships that keep repeating today and can be talked through to understand their impact.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Michaela will discuss how each method might help with the issues you bring and decide with you which tools to use. The plan can change as goals and preferences become clearer, so the process is collaborative rather than fixed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of online meetings is fitting therapy into everyday life - they can be easier to schedule around work or family commitments and reduce travel time. Online work also makes it simple to focus on specific skills, do short check‑ins between longer meetings, or use exercises that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when needed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Michaela helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family tensions, low self‑esteem, depression and related worries such as panic attacks and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client‑centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to work on thoughts, patterns and emotional responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and interpersonal concerns.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.