Micheál Duffy
About the Therapist
I offer a space for compassionate and non-judgmental therapy online and in Glastonbury, Somerset, UK. I can also offer outdoor therapy for those that would prefer not to have therapy in a traditional therapy room session.
I am a qualified counsellor and have worked with clients experiencing a range of issues. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We can work together to identify changes you would like to make in your life.
I have experience of working with people to explore many different issues including identity, self-esteem, addiction, self-harm, relationships, trauma, abuse and in many other areas. I have particular experience in working with people who identify as LGBTQ+ or GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse) and have worked with people who are exploring their sexuality or gender identity. Additionally, I have worked with many neuro-divergent clients. I have a background in working with children and families, in particular with families who have been separated through care proceedings. I have experience in completing life-story work with children and young people in care.
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Other
- Queer
Qualifications and Training
I am an individual member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- BSc Open (Young lives, parenting and families)
- Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate - Strode College
- Level 3 Counselling Studies Certificate - Strode College
- Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling Diploma - Strode College
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People - SPC Training Academy
- Motivational Interviewing - MINT (Somerset Council)
- Mental Health First Aid - QualSafe (Somerset Council)
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training - LivingWorks (Mind in Somerset)
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My core approach is in person-centred counselling which believes that you are best placed to come to an understanding of your experience and identify the changes you would like to make in your life. I aim to provide a trusting relationship where you can can feel heard, understood, and empowered to accept yourself and your experiences. My role is to help you in navigating different ways of understanding your thoughts, feelings and experiences. We can work together towards changes that you feel you would like to make in life. At times, I may use tools and ideas from other approaches to help you to explore things in different ways. I have had training in other humanistic approaches including Transactional Analysis and Motivational Interviewing. Occasionally, I can help you find and understand tools to help make more immediate changes to your life. Additionally, you may like to explore using art, journalling or other ways of helping with the therapeutic process. I will always try to work with you to find out what works best for you in counselling, regularly checking in about how the process of counselling is working for you.
I have experience of working with:
* Relationship issues
* Depression and anxiety
* Trauma
* Self Esteem
* Loneliness and isolation
* Addiction
As a queer person, I am committed to providing an inclusive and anti-oppressive environment for gender, sexuality and relationship diverse (GSRD) clients. In particular, I have extensive experience of supporting trans and non-binary people and their families. I understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by people who identify as GSRD and try to offer a safe space to explore areas such as:
* Sexuality, including experiences of asexuality, kink and BDSM
* Gender
* Identity and coming out
* Relationships, including non-monogamous relating
* Discrimination and prejudice
* Shame and guilt
* Trauma and recovery
I have lived experience beyond societal norms of gender, sexuality and relationship. I try to ensure that I provide a safe space for you to explore your individual experience of gender, sexuality and relationship without judgement.
I have experience of working with young people and families, particularly with care experienced young people and parents who are separated or alienated from their children. I can provide a safe space to explore issues such as:
* loss and estrangement
* parental guilt
* understanding your life story
* family relationships
* systemic trauma
* childhood abuse
- Existential
- GSRD therapy
- Integrative
- Neurodivergent
- Other
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Walk and talk therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Cross-dresser
- Lesbian
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
Online and In-Person Counselling:
I offer sessions both online and in Glastonbury, UK. I can also offer outdoor therapy for those that would prefer not to have therapy in a traditional therapy room session.
I can offer a 15 minute introductory session by phone or online.
Sessions cost £50 for a 50 minute session.
I have one low cost session per week available at £40, though there may be a longer wait for this.
Clients who can afford to pay more, can pay £60 which allows me to ensure continuity of offering low cost sessions.
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