Michaela Duffy
A listening counsellor who helps people move forward
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About Michaela
Michaela Duffy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. She works with concerns such as relationship strains, family conflict, parenting pressures, self-esteem and motivation. Michaela also helps people coping with life changes and ADHD-related challenges.
She has three years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Michaela believes that each person knows their story best.
Background and approach
Her work starts by listening and helping clients name what matters most to them. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to offer a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can explore feelings at their own pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact.
CBT can help with worry, panic symptoms, low mood and unhelpful coping patterns. Michaela will often introduce straightforward tools you can try between sessions. Psychodynamic ideas inform her curiosity about patterns that repeat over time, such as issues around attachment, abandonment or control.
This can help people understand why certain reactions keep returning and what to do about them. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She aims to help people build on existing strengths and make small, workable changes.
To start, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 410198
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Michaela's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Michaela works with
Everything Michaela lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michaela lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Michaela works online
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. CBT often involves trying small tasks between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms or lift low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michaela will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt the way she works to suit you. That means trying different methods and checking in about what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that suits them better. Registered or accredited professionals will help you choose the practical arrangement that fits your routine and goals.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Michaela supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, plus relationship and family issues. She also works with parenting pressures, career worries and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then uses client-centred conversations and practical techniques to help you move forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and uses that experience to support people through everyday and complex difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be done in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 her availability.
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