Counsellor profile
Yvette Simmons, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Student issues
About Yvette
Yvette Simmons is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years' experience. She works with adults across a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions and career worries. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base.
Yvette describes a person-centred, integrative way of working. She encourages people to speak about past or present difficulties and to connect with what matters to them. Conversations aim to increase clarity and self-awareness and to make use of the client's existing strengths.
Her practice also addresses specific pressures students often face in further and higher education. These include exam stress, homesickness, procrastination, debt, problem gambling, substance misuse and adapting to student life when managing a long-term illness or disability.
In sessions she draws on client-centred methods and elements from other approaches when they fit a person's needs. The focus is on listening patiently, being non-judgemental, and enabling people to feel heard while working towards clearer thinking and practical steps forward.
Practical matters are handled straightforwardly. Yvette offers counselling by telephone and online. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judging and helps the client make sense of their feelings. This approach often suits people who need space to talk through emotional responses and personal history.Solution-Focused Therapy looks ahead to practical change. Sessions concentrate on small, realistic steps and on what is already working. This can help when specific problems like exam stress, workplace issues or coping with change need clear actions or short-term focus.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss the approaches and agree which mix best fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and may change as work progresses.
The biography notes that counselling is available online and by telephone, but session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online or telephone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Telephone calls may suit shorter check-ins or times with limited bandwidth, while online sessions can allow face-to-face conversation when that helps the work.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and career concerns. Additional areas include body image, emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice is person-centred and integrative, using Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as key approaches. She adapts elements from different methods to suit individual needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years' experience working with adult clients.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she provides online and telephone counselling. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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