- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Muriel
Muriel Tafts is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years post-qualification experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, career questions and coping with life changes. Muriel also supports those dealing with attachment concerns, isolation, issues around self-worth and life purpose.
Muriel trained in integrated counselling covering person-centred, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches. She describes a practical way of working that aims to be open and non-judgemental. Early sessions focus on agreeing goals within the first three meetings and reviewing progress every four weeks.
In sessions Muriel encourages curiosity about how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. She helps clients look at likely root causes while also suggesting practical steps to try between meetings. That might include behavioural experiments, thought records or gentle reflection tasks depending on what fits the person.
She draws on additional study in areas such as the neuroscience of ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, dementia, addiction, depression and psychosis to inform her understanding of complex presentations. Muriel is also studying for an MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing to broaden her approach to work-related issues.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships or health may find her style direct and goal-focused. The emphasis is on clear steps and regular review rather than vague promises. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room and on understanding their experience. It helps when someone needs a non-directive space to talk through what matters to them and to make sense of feelings around relationships or life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is practical and often used for anxiety, stress and mood problems through tasks such as thought records and behavioural experiments.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences shape current reactions. It can help uncover recurring relationship patterns and attachment issues that affect decision making and life purpose questions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Muriel will discuss options with clients and together they will choose methods based on needs, goals and personal preference. The therapist frames this as a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove the need to travel. Mention any practical constraints when you book so session length and structure can be agreed in advance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Muriel works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career questions and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She aims to set clear goals within the first three sessions and reviews progress every four weeks, combining discussion with practical tasks to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Muriel has four years post-qualification experience and earlier placement experience while training, totalling six years of part-time work linked to her counselling studies.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; confirm the exact fee structure when booking.
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 not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.