- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Collette
Collette Duffin is an NCPS counsellor working in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Collette also lists coaching and a range of family-related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues and communication problems.
Collette frames therapy in practical terms. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns, learn skills and make small changes that matter. Sessions focus on clear steps, learning coping strategies and exploring feelings linked to family, faith or relationships when those are part of the problem.
Her work draws on client-centred principles and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support emotional regulation and stronger communication. Collette offers psychoeducation alongside guided practice, so people understand why certain exercises are used and how they help with anxiety, shame or relationship strain.
She has particular interest in issues that grow from family of origin and caregiving roles, and in problems linked to abandonment, codependency, divorce or domestic violence. Collette describes herself as result oriented and uses research-informed techniques to structure sessions and monitor progress.
Sessions are carried out in English. International clients are not accepted, and practical details about session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment via the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing painful thoughts and choosing actions that align with values. Online ACT sessions often focus on simple exercises and values clarification to help with guilt, shame and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns into manageable steps. Online CBT commonly uses brief homework tasks and skill practice to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Collette will discuss which methods fit a person's aims and preferences and then adapt sessions together. That means trying exercises, reviewing what helps, and adjusting tools so they suit everyday life and specific concerns like relationship strain or family-related shame.
The platform formats for Collette's sessions are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and let people choose whether to use video or a different format depending on their needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, self-esteem problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and depression, plus life changes and coaching.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centred, combining skill teaching, psychoeducation and discussions to address patterns and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in therapy and personal development settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside her country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.