Yvonne Henry , BACP

If someone has arrived here carrying a heavy load and wondering whether to seek support, Yvonne Henry recognises how daunting that first step can be and frames it as the start of change rather than something to face alone.

She is an accredited, fully qualified counsellor and holds BACP accreditation - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. Yvonne works with adults aged 18 and over and has extensive experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low self-esteem and confidence struggles, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement and loss, and concerns common to adolescents and young adults.

Her way of working is warm, person-centred and collaborative. Together with clients she explores thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming, helps make sense of personal experiences, and supports the development of practical tools to feel calmer, stronger and more in control. She is often described as empathetic, reflective and easy to talk to.

When valued by the person in therapy, Yvonne can also integrate Christian faith and prayer into sessions; for others a solely therapeutic focus is preferred. Her aim is to provide a supportive space where people feel heard, understood and empowered, whether the work includes faith, therapy or both.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Yvonne commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical ways to act in line with their values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering an empathic, non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and priorities of the work, which supports emotional exploration and building self-understanding. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and alter unhelpful patterns, often benefiting anxiety, low mood and confidence issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yvonne works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus over time so the work feels relevant and useful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, allow people to take part from different locations, and provide alternatives for those who prefer talking, typing or shorter real-time conversations with licensed professionals and therapists.