- Goal focused
- Results oriented
- Workplace aware
About Muriel
Muriel Tafts holds a Foundation Degree in Integrated Counselling and brings four years of post-qualification experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, or career and work difficulties. Sessions start with practical goals so people know what to aim for and can review progress regularly.
Muriel creates an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about feelings and experiences. She encourages curiosity about thinking, feeling and behaviour, and works with people to spot patterns that get in the way. She explains psychological ideas plainly and suggests small experiments to try between sessions.
Her background combines person-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches. That range lets her use talking together, looking at thought patterns, and exploring past influences as needed. The emphasis is on understanding root causes while also finding workable steps forward.
Muriel has additional training in areas such as the neuroscience of ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, dementia, addiction, depression and psychosis, plus work on managing perfectionism, obsessive behaviours, self-harm and suicide prevention. She is also studying for an MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing, which informs her interest in work-related pressures.
People who want practical support with life transitions, workplace stress, midlife questions, loneliness or issues around attachment and communication may find her approach helpful. The first few sessions focus on clear goals and regular progress checks to keep therapy purposeful and manageable.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Muriel uses client-centred counselling to focus on what matters to the individual, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal setting to help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and workplace problems. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences can shape current reactions and relationships, helping people understand repeating patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Muriel will discuss different ways of working and agree on methods that match the person's needs, goals and preferences. That means therapy can shift over time if one way of working proves more helpful than another.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can help fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to attend sessions around work commitments and family life, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure sessions to suit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Muriel commonly work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career worries and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include issues like attachment, shame, communication problems and workplace issues.
What is her typical approach in sessions?
Muriel blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. She encourages curiosity about thoughts and patterns and suggests practical experiments between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years post-qualification experience plus two years of placement while studying, making six years of part-time practice overall.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.