- Anxiety and stress
- Blended family support
- Self-esteem work
About Collette
Collette Duffin is a NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with individual adults on concerns such as anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem and trauma. Her profile also notes support for blended family issues and a range of related family and life-change topics.
Collette describes a practical, outcome-focused way of working. Sessions are about learning skills, getting information, and trying different approaches until something helps. She names anxiety, trauma and self-esteem as particular interests born from her own experience, and she uses that to shape how she supports people.
Her approach draws on methods that emphasise values, present-moment awareness and emotion work. Collette uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Emotionally-Focused and Dialectical Behaviour approaches. She aims to combine these so sessions remain straightforward and actionable.
People who contact her can expect conversations about patterns that keep problems going. Collette helps identify small, concrete changes to try between sessions. That might include behaviour experiments, attention exercises, or communication practice depending on what the person needs.
Collette also lists coaching-style support alongside therapeutic work for life transitions and goal-focused change. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin the process.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing alternatives through practical experiments. Emotionally-Focused elements are used to notice and work with strong feelings so they become less overwhelming and more manageable in everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the methods above and agree together which to try based on the person’s goals, preferences and what proves useful in early sessions. That collaboration means plans can change if something does not fit.
The practical benefits of online contact include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Different online arrangements suit different people for reasons such as needing a shorter check-in, preferring not to use video, or wanting a quieter time that fits around work or childcare. Confirm current session options before booking so the chosen format matches your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, self-esteem and related family and life-change concerns including blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using evidence-informed approaches to help people try changes and learn coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in therapy and personal development settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.