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Waverley Young, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
15 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

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Waverley Young is a counsellor with 15 years of practice, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He draws on experience from charities, local authorities and independent practice to help people facing anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and relationship strain.

He has a Diploma in Counsellor and Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour therapy, plus accreditation with Cruse as a bereavement counsellor. Waverley also holds diplomas in clinical counselling supervision and qualifications in working with children and young people.

Background and approach

Waverley has supported people in one-to-one and group settings, and has worked with those involved in fostering and adoption services. He has also been a foster carer and a family worker, which gives him practical insight into family problems and fatherhood issues. In sessions he focuses on helping people spot unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build clearer ways of coping.

He uses straightforward techniques from client-centred work and cognitive behavioural approaches, alongside short-term solution-focused ideas when helpful. Waverley makes space for conversations about grief, trauma and eating and body image concerns. He also addresses anger, social anxiety, guilt and multicultural issues, aiming to help people feel more confident and stable in everyday life.

He offers talking therapy to people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person's concerns and helps them feel heard, which can make it easier to talk about difficult feelings like grief or low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression and some trauma reactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small steps and goals. It helps people spot what is already working and build on it, making it useful for coping with life changes and practical problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree on methods that suit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face while saving travel time, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be quieter, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when typing is easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, plus focused issues like eating and body image concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, conversational way that helps people identify patterns and try small practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counselling experience across charities, local authorities and independent practice.
What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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