- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Michael
Michael Iffil is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He works with common early adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also supports people facing relationship and career concerns.
He uses a mix of person-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. In practice this means listening to what matters most to the individual and then introducing practical tools to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon or long labels.
Clients come for a range of problems including depression, panic or phobias, addictions and grief. He also addresses attachment-related issues, commitment and communication problems, and the sense of emptiness or isolation that can follow big life changes. He invites people to talk through specific problems and to try small experiments between sessions.
Michael has worked across many settings over his career and draws on that variety when planning work with someone. He explains approaches plainly and checks in about what is useful. Progress is reviewed together and plans are adjusted when needed.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How his main approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgement. It supports people who feel unsure about next steps by prioritising their perspective and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, which can help with stress and panic.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses your aims and preferences and then suggests methods to try. Decisions about what to use are made together and reviewed as you go, so the plan can change if something does not fit.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit around study, shifts at work or busy days since it reduces travel and can allow shorter check-ins. It also lets people try exercises in everyday settings and bring real-time situations into a session for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people with relationship, family, addiction and career concerns.
How would he work with me?
He combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. The process is collaborative and aims to identify practical steps and experiments you can try between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in a range of settings. That background informs how he adapts approaches to individual needs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions happen in other languages or across borders?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.