Yvonne Henry, BACP

Yvonne Henry is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years' experience supporting adults. She works with common pressures such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, and anger. She also helps people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career concerns.

Her practice is practical and conversational. Sessions begin by talking through the problems that are most pressing. She helps clients make sense of their feelings and notice patterns that keep problems repeating. Practical strategies are introduced where useful, alongside reflective discussion about past experiences.

Yvonne uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and focus on valued action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to examine and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviours. Client-centred work keeps the conversation grounded in the client's experience.

She can also explore issues from a psychodynamic perspective to look at how earlier relationships influence present responses. Mindfulness techniques are offered for calming and grounding during times of high stress or anger. Sessions can include discussion of spiritual beliefs if a client wants that included.

Yvonne works with adults aged 18 and over. She sees a broad range of concerns including complex issues such as bipolar disorder, attachment and adoption-related matters, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. International clients may be supported in English.

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