Michael Iffil, BACP

Michael Iffil uses a client-centred approach to help people find practical change. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness alongside person-focused work. Michael aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful of each person's story.

He has a BACP credential and has practised for 15 years in the United Kingdom. Michael listens for what matters most to each person and then shapes sessions around their goals. He emphasises simple, usable steps rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

Many people come to him with stress, anxiety or low self-esteem. He also works with anger, depression, grief and problems that follow trauma and abuse. Michael has experience with addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and career or life-purpose concerns.

His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, commitment and communication problems, isolation and fatherhood questions. He also supports those coping with panic attacks, phobias and multicultural concerns. Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping.

Michael favours an open, collaborative style. He treats the person as the expert in their life and helps them notice strengths they already have. The aim is clearer thinking, calmer reactions and better choices that fit everyday life.

How Michael's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting concerns and helping people feel understood, which supports work on self-esteem and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and tackle unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and ground someone during overwhelming moments. These exercises can help with anger, rumination and low mood.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the therapy process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice helps shape the work week by week.

Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm the platform and format before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to work with a therapist from another country while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.