Michael Iffil, BACP

Michael Iffil brings 15 years of professional experience to his counselling practice in the United Kingdom, supporting clients across the lifespan from young children to mature adults. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, phobias, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges related to life changes and career. Michael uses an integrative method that draws on psychotherapy, person-centred work, and cognitive behavioural techniques so he can tailor his approach to each person’s needs and preferences.

He believes that people are the experts in their own lives and that their existing strengths are central to coping and growth. Michael focuses on helping clients build confidence, manage difficult emotions, and develop practical strategies to address problems such as panic, attachment and relationship issues, and addictive behaviours. He is committed to creating a respectful, collaborative space where taking the first step toward change is met with support.

Michael is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to guide clients through personal development and toward a more fulfilling life using approaches that fit their goals and circumstances.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Michael uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-judgemental environment in which clients explore their own goals and personal strengths. This approach helps people who want to build confidence, improve relationships, and recover a clearer sense of self. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is offered as a practical, skills-based method that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and cope with stress and phobias.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Michael collaborates with each person to clarify their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques from different models to create a personalised plan for change.

Online therapy with Michael is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live outside his immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal growth and coping strategies.