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Michael Iffil, BACP

Michael Iffil works from a person-centred approach and blends practical methods to help people manage daily pressures.

About Michael

Michael Iffil works from a person-centred approach and blends practical methods to help people manage daily pressures. He draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practices. Michael presents as calm and straightforward in sessions and focuses on what will help a person now.

He has 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.

Background and approach

He also helps people facing anger issues, phobias and problems with motivation or self-esteem. Michael offers support for relationship and family difficulties, and for people coping with grief or major life changes. He also works with addiction-related concerns and career-related stress.

Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, commitment and communication problems, isolation and a sense of emptiness. His style is practical and collaborative. He listens first and helps people find steps they can try between sessions.

Sessions can include thought-focused work from cognitive behavioural therapy, awareness exercises from mindfulness, and the empathic listening central to client-centred counselling. People who choose Michael usually want clear, down-to-earth help for specific problems. The work is paced to match each person, and the aim is to build skills that make daily life easier.

He accepts people who live in the UK and also works with international clients.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	233893	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches and how online therapy works

Michael draws on client-centred counselling which prioritises listening and building rapport. This approach helps people feel heard and supports them to find their own solutions in areas like self-esteem and relationship concerns.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic and mood difficulties because it helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feeling, phone calls can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Michael help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and anger, plus phobias and motivation or self-esteem difficulties. He also works with addictions, grief, relationship and family problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred approach and adds cognitive behavioural and mindfulness methods when useful. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps.

How long has he worked in therapy?

He has 15 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with clients living outside the UK.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.