Michaela Duffy Counsellor at Cheshire Lasers.
Michaela offers a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. She uses an integrative therapeutic approach, bringing together ideas and techniques from different counselling models. This allows her to adapt sessions to suit each individual’s unique needs rather than taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
At the heart of Michaela’s work is building a safe, trusting relationship while drawing on tailored methods to help clients explore experiences, understand patterns, and find new ways forward. She works collaboratively with clients to explore fresh perspectives and keeps their personal goals at the centre of every session.
Clients often find that working with Michaela helps them develop greater self-awareness, build resilience, and discover more effective coping strategies for daily life.
Your Counselling Experience
Michaela provides a calm, confidential, and supportive environment where clients can talk openly and feel genuinely heard without judgement. Over time, this process can help you gain clarity, develop new coping strategies, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
- Flexible Format: Sessions typically last 60 minutes and are available in person, online, or by phone to fit your lifestyle.
- Personalised Care: Every session is adapted to your preferences—whether you benefit from a structured outline or space for open reflection.
- Empathetic Support: Michaela listens attentively, collaborates with you, and gently encourages self-reflection to help you gain clarity and build long-term resilience.
Areas of Counselling
Michaela works with a broad range of experiences and conditions, including:
- Mental Health Conditions: Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Postnatal Depression, SAD, PMDD, Complex PTSD, PTSD, Personality Disorders, and Hoarding.
- Life Challenges & Well-being: Abandonment issues, Burnout, Emotional Abuse, Family Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Low Self-Confidence, Loneliness, Perfectionism, Self-Harm, Stress, Work-Related Stress, and Suicidal Thoughts.
- Neurodiversity: ADHD, Autism/Neurodiversity support.
- Relationships & Family: Blended Family Dynamics, Family Issues, Non-Monogamy, Relationship Problems, and Young People’s Counselling.
- Reproductive & Maternal Health: Infertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Miscarriage, and Baby Loss.
- Career: Career Counselling and Work-Related Stress.
Client Groups
Michaela works across a wide range of age groups:
- Young people (13–17)
- Young adults (18–24)
- Adults (25–64)
- Older adults (65+)
What to expect at the First Session
The initial session is an opportunity for clients to share what has brought them to therapy and for both client and therapist to get to know each other. Michaela asks gentle questions to better understand the situation while giving clients space to talk about what feels most important to them.
During this time, Michaela explains how she works—including confidentiality and practical arrangements—and explores what clients hope to gain from counselling. It is also a chance for clients to ask any questions about the therapeutic process.
Many people find that this first meeting eases initial nerves and helps them decide whether they feel comfortable working together. From there, clients and Michaela decide together on the best way to move forward.
Are you considering a therapy appointment?
Making the first call for help is always the hardest. Please feel free to call or email Michaela to discuss your current difficulties and how counselling may help you.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Please contact Michaela directly on 07598 983 865 or email admin@therapymichaela.co.uk
When are appointments available?
Michaela provides hourly sessions weekly
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- Mondays
- Wednesdays
- Thursdays
- Fridays
Prices for Counselling with Michaela
Standard Fee: £50.00 – £65.00 per session
Concessions Available For:
- Students
- Trainee Counsellors
- Keyworkers
- Low Income Clients
Professional Memberships and Accreditations
Registered Member MBACP — BACP Accredited Register
Verified Member on the Counselling Directory
DBS Status: Enhanced DBS checked