Michael Iffil, BACP

Michael Iffil uses client-focused approaches to help people who are feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. He combines person-centred listening with practical techniques so conversations stay helpful and down to earth. Michael is named up front so readers know who they will meet.

He has 15 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. He also works with depression, panic and phobias, and helps people facing life changes or grief. His background includes work with addictions and relationship problems.

Michael draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. That means sessions include warm, non-judgemental listening alongside techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.

Practically, Michael aims to help people find small, realistic steps forward. He encourages people to notice strengths and use them in daily life. Conversations are shaped around what each person needs, not a fixed script.

He works in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients in English. Michael is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. This is shown in his profile as BACP.

If someone wants to begin, they choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what someone says so they feel understood. It helps people who need a calm space to talk through feelings and make choices about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It teaches ways to spot unhelpful thinking, try small experiments and build new routines to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Mindfulness Therapy uses short attention and breathing exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These techniques are useful when stress, panic or rumination make day-to-day life harder.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions together. This collaborative process helps find methods that fit each person's needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls let people see facial cues and do exercises together. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can be helpful for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.