Niamh Duffy
Compassionate person-centred counsellor
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About Niamh
Niamh Duffy welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship pain, grief, low self-esteem or the legacy of past abuse. She presents herself as calm and respectful, and aims to make the first step into therapy as straightforward as possible. Niamh works in the United Kingdom and brings nine years of practice to each meeting.
She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her standing with the professional body. Niamh’s style is person centred, which means she follows the client’s lead and offers gentle guidance when helpful.
Background and approach
She combines this with other approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, emotionally focused work and mindfulness to meet different needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding feelings and patterns. People often come for help with attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
She also supports those coping with domestic violence, isolation, obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, self-harm urges, guilt and shame, and issues linked to women's wellbeing. Niamh aims to create an environment where people can talk openly about difficult material without judgement.
She uses techniques from motivational interviewing to help people find next steps and somatic ideas to notice how stress shows up in the body. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. To begin, a simple online questionnaire and a scheduling step are used so people can match with Niamh and arrange sessions according to her availability.
Costs vary with location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 406852
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Niamh's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Niamh works with
Everything Niamh lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Niamh lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Niamh works online
Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Niamh works collaboratively to work out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adapts the mix over time so the work stays practical and relevant to what the client needs in daily life.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support people who prefer to meet from another location. Registered or accredited professionals can use a combination of client-centred conversation, practical CBT exercises and emotionally focused check-ins to make online sessions feel useful and focused.
Questions and answers
What sorts of problems does Niamh help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues such as panic, obsessions, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The work is largely person centred, meaning she follows the person's lead while offering gentle guidance, and integrates other approaches when appropriate.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience working as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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