Niamh Duffy, BACP

Niamh Duffy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She uses a person-centred way of working that lets clients set the pace and shape of their sessions. Her style aims to be calm and respectful so people feel heard when they first reach out.

With nine years' experience she blends client-centred work with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions can include talking things through, spotting unhelpful thought patterns, and trying small, manageable changes between meetings. Niamh also draws on emotionally-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them.

She regularly supports those affected by abandonment or attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, isolation and loneliness, and grief. Work may also cover obsessive-compulsive behaviours, panic attacks, self-harm thoughts, guilt and shame, and women’s issues. The focus is on the person sitting in the room and what they want to achieve.

Niamh holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. Her approach is gentle and collaborative, aiming to build practical ways to manage day-to-day struggles and improve emotional wellbeing.

To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to Niamh’s schedule. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How therapeutic approaches can work online

Client-centred therapy places the client's experience at the centre. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, listens carefully, and offers gentle guidance when useful. This style helps people feel understood and decide what to focus on next.

Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. Work can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them out, and trying small behaviour changes between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, panic and low mood.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to bring attention to the present moment and reduce overwhelm. Practices can be short and practical, helping with stress, rumination and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then try methods collaboratively. That means plans can change as progress is made and new needs emerge.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, who need lower bandwidth, or who want to schedule sessions at times that suit their routine.