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Miles Dorfman, BACP

Evidence-informed counsellor for anxiety and phobias

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Miles

Miles Dorfman is a counsellor who focuses on practical, evidence-based work to reduce anxiety and phobias and improve day-to-day functioning. He holds BACP registration in the United Kingdom and brings three years of clinical experience to sessions. He aims to make the first step easier for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Miles uses a research-informed approach that looks at thoughts, routines and the things people do every day. He helps identify thinking patterns that get in the way and suggests small, manageable changes to try between sessions.

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Background and approach

Conversations are direct but respectful, with a focus on what can change now. In sessions he addresses stress, low mood and worry alongside issues such as attention difficulties, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing career questions, life transitions and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Work may include building clearer goals, improving communication and developing steadier routines. Miles pays attention to how people organise their lives and how that affects mood and behaviour. He combines talking work with practical strategies to test new ways of coping.

The aim is to reduce distress and increase confidence in everyday situations. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Miles uses evidence-informed techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviour and daily routines. Cognitive approaches help identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, and provide step-by-step ways to test different perspectives. Behavioural strategies concentrate on changing routines and practising new responses to feared situations, which can be useful for phobias and avoidance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the person’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means methods are adjusted as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people reflect in writing and use therapy in shorter bursts throughout the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping treatment focused and practical.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Miles work with?
Miles supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and phobias. He also helps with ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is research-informed and practical. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small, doable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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