Michaela Duffy, BACP

Michaela Duffy welcomes people who are feeling worn down by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She introduces simple, steady support so clients can start to feel a bit more in control. Michaela writes in plain terms and aims to help people build confidence and sense of direction.

She works from the view that each person knows their own story best. That belief guides short, practical conversations about what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on drawing out strengths and small steps that make life more manageable.

Michaela uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps with patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Client-Centred Therapy puts the client’s experience at the heart of the work and focuses on understanding and acceptance.

Her background includes three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people facing parenting stress, career uncertainty, life changes and difficulties with focus and attention, including ADHD concerns.

In sessions she talks through practical coping skills and offers space to reflect on deeper patterns, such as attachment or feelings of abandonment. The aim is to help people move from feeling stuck to clearer choices and steadier moods.

Starting therapy usually means picking a time to meet and trying a few sessions to see how the approach fits. Michaela helps clients set small goals and reviews progress as therapy continues.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Michaela draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and sometimes uses psychodynamic ideas to make sense of recurring patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience and building a trusting, non-judgemental space to talk. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to explore their feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to try different ideas and see what best suits their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix practical skill-building with time to reflect on deeper issues, and the plan is reviewed together as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer to use online sessions to maintain continuity during busy periods, while others choose them for the convenience of scheduling. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques for remote work so that therapy remains focused and goal-oriented.