Collette Duffin , NCPS

Collette Duffin is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, intimacy concerns, self-esteem difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She holds the NCPS credential and brings a results-oriented, individualized approach that draws on current research and practical techniques to help clients make meaningful change.

Collette's work is shaped by a personal commitment to growth - she speaks openly about her own struggles with anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem and uses that perspective to inform a compassionate, goal-focused practice. She offers a warm, welcoming space where individuals can explore life experiences, learn new skills, and receive psychoeducation aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional wellbeing.

Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, family-of-origin concerns, and coping with life transitions. Collette is accepting new clients in the United Kingdom and provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She frames her work around collaboration, practical skill-building, and helping people build a new life that aligns with their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Collette commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered principles. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Client-centered approaches emphasize empathy, respect, and collaborative pacing so clients feel heard and supported as they explore their concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Collette works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time to find the best fit for the client’s situation and pace.

Online therapy with Collette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow ongoing skill practice between sessions, and support consistent contact with a licensed professional regardless of location within the United Kingdom.