- Stress and anxiety
- Work and career
- Parenting support
About Michaela
Michaela Duffy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She supports people who are juggling work, parenting and life changes and helps them find clearer ways to cope. Michaela works with clients on self‑esteem, motivation and confidence so they can move forward from stuck places.
She uses a mix of talking therapies to suit each person. Client‑Centred Therapy means conversations shape around what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers simple tools to notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic ideas can help bring clearer sense to repeated patterns from the past.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical next steps as well as understanding underlying feelings. Michaela aims to make sessions approachable and straightforward rather than full of jargon.
With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she is familiar with common workplace pressures and parenting strains. She also supports people managing ADHD, panic and mood difficulties.
People usually start by describing what feels hardest right now. From there the work might include short CBT exercises, reflective conversation or exploring past patterns that affect present choices. Michaela encourages small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
Approaches that shape online conversations
Therapy here draws on a few practical approaches that guide online work. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead so sessions reflect what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and make their own sense of things.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives short exercises and tools to notice thought patterns and try different responses. It is useful for anxiety, panic and mood struggles where changing small habits can bring relief.
Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring relationship patterns and how past experiences influence current reactions. This can help people who notice the same issues repeating in work or family life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That sense of collaboration means the plan can change as needs become clearer.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking so they fit your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family life, reduce time spent travelling, and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. Confirm the exact session formats offered when you arrange an appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michaela help with?
She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or family strain. Career pressures, parenting challenges and issues around self‑esteem are also areas she supports.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines client‑centred listening with practical CBT exercises and reflective psychodynamic conversation.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom and has worked with common workplace and family stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.