Muriel Tafts, BACP
BACP counsellor for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and trauma work
- Flexible online sessions
About Muriel Tafts
Muriel Tafts holds a Foundation Degree in Integrated Counselling that covered person-centred approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic work. She is a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates affiliation with a recognised professional body. Muriel has also undertaken additional training in the neuroscience of ADHD and ASD, dementia, addiction, depression, and psychosis, and has completed specialist learning in areas such as perfectionism, OCD, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide prevention. She is currently studying for an MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing to further support clients with work-related concerns.
Muriel’s clinical experience includes part-time practice during training followed by post-qualification work, with four years of experience since qualifying and earlier placement experience while studying. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, life-stage transitions, family challenges, and career or workplace issues. Her practice also attends to related themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose.
In session she focuses on creating an open, non-judgmental space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings, encouraging curiosity about thinking and behaviour patterns while looking for underlying causes and practical steps forward. Muriel offers information about psychological concepts and suggests exercises or strategies to try between sessions, and she aims to agree clear counselling goals within the first three meetings with progress reviews approximately every four weeks. She believes that change is possible and that people often benefit from having a supportive companion while they find their own way forward.
Muriel’s clinical experience includes part-time practice during training followed by post-qualification work, with four years of experience since qualifying and earlier placement experience while studying. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, life-stage transitions, family challenges, and career or workplace issues. Her practice also attends to related themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose.
In session she focuses on creating an open, non-judgmental space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings, encouraging curiosity about thinking and behaviour patterns while looking for underlying causes and practical steps forward. Muriel offers information about psychological concepts and suggests exercises or strategies to try between sessions, and she aims to agree clear counselling goals within the first three meetings with progress reviews approximately every four weeks. She believes that change is possible and that people often benefit from having a supportive companion while they find their own way forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Muriel Tafts have?
Muriel Tafts has 4 years of experience.
Is Muriel Tafts a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Registration details are not provided.
In which languages does Muriel Tafts provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Muriel Tafts located?
Muriel Tafts practices in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Muriel Tafts as my therapist?
You can work with Muriel Tafts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Muriel Tafts work with international clients?
No. Muriel Tafts does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Muriel Tafts cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Muriel draws on client-centred therapy to create a warm, non-judgmental space where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of work - this approach helps with emotional processing, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is often effective for anxiety, stress, low mood, and practical coping strategies. Additionally, psychodynamic therapy is offered to explore past patterns and unconscious influences that can shape current difficulties, which can be useful for issues like attachment, repeated relationship difficulties, and deeper emotional patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Muriel works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, explore which methods feel most helpful, and adapt the plan based on the client’s needs, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor work to short-term goals and longer-term personal development.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or work. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, different ways to express thoughts and feelings, and continued access to a registered professional even when in-person sessions are not possible.