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Yvette Simmons, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Yvette Simmons offers calm, straightforward support for adults feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, career worries and life changes. Sessions are delivered online or by telephone and aim to be kind, practical and focused on what matters to the client.

Yvette uses a client-centred approach that puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is happening, notice their strengths and consider small steps forward.

Background and approach

She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and track progress over time. Her practice pays attention to issues such as body image, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, loneliness, finding life purpose, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, self-love, women’s issues, workplace stress and challenges faced by young adults.

Conversations are intended to be practical and relevant to everyday life, not full of jargon. Yvette has six years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is noted as part of her professional details.

Sessions aim to help people gain clarity, build self-awareness and move towards choices that feel more manageable. People are invited to be honest about what they need and to work at a pace that suits them.

How client-centred and solution-focused work translates online

Yvette uses client-centred counselling to prioritise the person’s experience and perspective. That approach involves careful listening, reflecting back what she hears and following the client’s pace to build self-awareness and understanding. It is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and life events.

She also draws on solution-focused methods which concentrate on setting small, practical goals and noticing progress. This approach helps when someone wants focused change, coping strategies or clearer next steps for specific problems such as stress, workplace issues or relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss needs, aims and preferences and try ways of working that suit the person. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed to find a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of formats to match different situations. Video calls let people speak face to face when convenient; phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, journalling between sessions or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and daily life.

What kinds of problems does Yvette help with?

She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, career questions and coping with life changes. She also focuses on body image, guilt, loneliness and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centred and solution-focused. That means she listens, follows the person’s priorities and helps set practical, achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working as a counsellor with adult clients.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

How can sessions be delivered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Yvette Simmons, BACP

Background and approach

How client-centred and solution-focused work translates online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety