Michaela Duffy

Michaela Duffy offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. She works with individuals who are struggling with family tension, relationship problems, self‑esteem and motivation. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on small, practical steps forward.

She holds BACP accreditation, which means she practises within the standards of that body. Michaela has three years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns including depression and panic. She also supports people coping with life changes, career uncertainty and parenting pressures.

In sessions she aims to listen without judgement and to help clients find their own answers. Conversations map out what feels most urgent, and then they explore simple, manageable ways to change day‑to‑day patterns. Techniques may include looking at thought patterns and noticing how past relationships shape current reactions.

Michaela can also help when body image, attachment or abandonment worries are affecting everyday life. She pays attention to feelings such as guilt, shame or isolation and helps people build steadier coping strategies. Work is paced to suit each individual rather than following a fixed timetable.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Michaela encourages a short initial step to see how the working relationship feels. She supports people as they try new ways of coping and reviews progress together over time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Michaela uses Client‑Centred Therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of the work. That means listening closely, reflecting what matters and following the client’s pace to build confidence and clarity.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and action. CBT can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and unhelpful coping habits by testing and changing everyday thoughts and routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michaela will discuss goals and preferences and help choose methods that feel useful. This is a collaborative process where technique follows what the client needs and finds practical.

Check the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also let people keep therapy going while managing work, family or other commitments.