Niamh Duffy, BACP

Niamh Duffy is a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and low mood. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, separation and divorce, domestic violence, loneliness, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, self-harm, and issues commonly experienced by women.

Niamh’s approach is largely person centred, meaning she follows the client’s lead while offering gentle guidance to help them explore feelings, make sense of experiences, and work toward change. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor each course of work to the individual, combining practical strategies with empathic listening to support growth and resilience. Niamh aims to create a respectful and sensitive therapeutic space where people are treated with compassion and without judgement.

She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a calm, collaborative style to therapy. For those taking the first step toward change, Niamh emphasizes that beginning therapy can feel unnerving but is often a worthwhile investment in wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Niamh Duffy

Niamh commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathic listening and a nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace of exploration - it is especially helpful for relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, and feelings of emptiness. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and can be effective for anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and low mood.

Deciding which approach will work best is part of the therapeutic process. Niamh works collaboratively with clients and with other registered professionals or therapists as needed to tailor an approach that fits each person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She combines supportive listening with evidence-informed techniques to create a plan that feels manageable.

Online therapy with Niamh is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographical limits. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while working toward meaningful change.