About

Madeleine Heffernan is a licensed therapist based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, who adapts her approach to suit each client’s needs and the difficulties they bring. More about her background, training and ways of working can be found on her website at locusofsolace.com and on her Facebook page at facebook.com/locusofsolace.

Her practice draws on psychodynamic psychotherapy - which explores current difficulties in the context of past experiences - and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - which addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also uses a Compassion Focused approach to foster self-compassion and at times incorporates Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping therapy.

Madeleine has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse. She works from the premise that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can help them navigate challenges. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower clients through that process.

Therapy with Madeleine may include careful listening, exploration and the development of understanding and insight about inner experiences and life history, drawing on psychodynamic and CBT models. Where appropriate and chosen by the client, sessions can include practical tasks or observations to focus on between meetings, the cultivation of a more supportive inner dialogue, and other techniques.

She responds to messages between 08:30 and 20:30 each day, allowing up to an hour of messaging between therapist and client per week. Live sessions are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 08:00 and 18:00 and can take place by video, phone or instant messaging.

Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience:
8
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women’s issues, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #383790 exp 2026-04-19

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How much experience does Madeleine Heffernan have?

Madeleine Heffernan has 8 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Madeleine Heffernan provide therapy?

Madeleine Heffernan provides therapy in English.

Where is Madeleine Heffernan located?

Madeleine Heffernan is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Madeleine Heffernan as my therapist?

You can work with Madeleine Heffernan by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Madeleine Heffernan cost?

Session fees are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For the most up-to-date pricing and billing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire used to match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then arrange your first appointment, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.