Michael Iffil , BACP

Michael Iffil is a United Kingdom based therapist with 15 years of professional experience supporting people across the lifespan, from young children to mature adults. He holds the BACP credential, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a warm, person-focused approach to therapy.

Michael works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, phobias, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, and addiction. He also has experience addressing issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, commitment and communication problems, isolation and life purpose, panic and phobic responses, and challenges related to fatherhood and infidelity. His practice emphasizes practical support alongside emotional understanding.

His way of working is integrative - drawing primarily on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. He adapts these approaches to suit each person, helping clients build on their own strengths and develop clearer strategies for managing difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Michael views each person as the expert in their own life and aims to create a respectful, collaborative space for growth. Taking the first step toward change can be challenging, and he offers steady support for people pursuing personal development and greater well-being.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Michael offers an integrative approach online by drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective - this helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, useful for stress, panic, and intrusive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual. That collaboration helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical rather than prescriptive.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes, support access for people with busy or changing routines, and allow therapy to proceed in a way that suits each person’s communication style.