Madeleine Heffernan, BACP
Cambridge therapist supporting relationships and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- CBT and psychodynamic work
- Phone and video sessions
About Madeleine Heffernan
Madeleine Heffernan is a licensed therapist based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, who brings a flexible, client-centred approach to counselling and psychotherapy. She combines psychodynamic work - which looks at how past experiences shape current patterns - with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Madeleine also uses a Compassion Focused approach to cultivate self-kindness and at times draws on Emotional Freedom Technique, known as tapping, as an adjunct technique to support emotional regulation.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues, as well as specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, parenting and blended family challenges, body image and caregiver stress. Madeleine believes people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can support meaningful change. Therapy with her may involve attentive listening, reflective exploration of life history, practical tasks between sessions when desired, and development of a more supportive inner dialogue, drawing on psychodynamic and CBT ideas.
She responds to messages daily between 08:30 and 20:30 (up to an hour of messaging per week) and offers live sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 08:00 and 18:00 by video, phone or instant messaging. Madeleine is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for therapists in the UK.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues, as well as specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, parenting and blended family challenges, body image and caregiver stress. Madeleine believes people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can support meaningful change. Therapy with her may involve attentive listening, reflective exploration of life history, practical tasks between sessions when desired, and development of a more supportive inner dialogue, drawing on psychodynamic and CBT ideas.
She responds to messages daily between 08:30 and 20:30 (up to an hour of messaging per week) and offers live sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 08:00 and 18:00 by video, phone or instant messaging. Madeleine is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for therapists in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Madeleine Heffernan have?
Madeleine has 8 years of experience.
Is Madeleine Heffernan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds membership of the BACP. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
In which languages does Madeleine Heffernan provide therapy?
Madeleine provides therapy in English.
Where is Madeleine Heffernan located?
Madeleine is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Madeleine Heffernan as my therapist?
You can work with Madeleine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Madeleine Heffernan work with international clients?
Madeleine does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Madeleine Heffernan 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence present feelings and behaviours, helping people make sense of recurring difficulties and gain deeper self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical strategies and exercises, which can be easily adapted for remote sessions and between-session tasks. Attachment-Based Therapy highlights how early connection styles shape current relationships, offering insight and tools to improve communication, closeness and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Madeleine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they can try different techniques and adjust the focus as the work develops.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to access therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions around work and family commitments, and continue regular contact between live appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, reflective exploration and skills practice in ways that support accessibility and ongoing progress.
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