Ylenia Ceccarelli, NCPS

Ylenia Ceccarelli is a relationship counsellor who blends emotionally focused work with systemic thinking to help people improve connection and communication. She uses patient, practical conversation to support people facing relationship stress, intimacy struggles, anxiety and life changes. Ylenia speaks English and Italian and draws on several years of direct counselling work to guide sessions.

She trained in psychosocial studies and completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling, a CPCAB-accredited programme delivered with Relate. She is also an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, which she lists as her credential. Before training as a counsellor she volunteered as a Samaritans leader, providing emotional support to people in distress.

In sessions she focuses on what is happening now in relationships and feelings. Her approach helps people notice patterns, name emotions and try different ways of talking. She works with concerns such as trust and betrayal, ongoing conflict, distance in intimacy, and navigating big life transitions like separation or changes in family roles.

Ylenia also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and issues linked to identity, immigration or body image. She pays attention to attachment wounds, abandonment fears and communication breakdowns, and she brings that into practical conversations about daily life.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions are tailored to individual goals rather than a one-size-fits-all method. People interested in starting therapy complete a simple matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape present relationships and emotions. Online work using attachment ideas helps people identify old patterns, understand their reactions and try new ways of connecting in current relationships.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on recognising and naming core feelings during relationship moments. In remote sessions this approach guides couples or individuals to notice emotional cycles, name needs and practice new responses during conversations.

Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on a warm, non-judgemental dialogue where the counsellor follows the client's pace. Online sessions can keep that conversational quality while allowing time for reflection between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with clients about goals, needs and preferences to choose or adapt methods together. This collaborative planning helps ensure sessions focus on what matters most to the person or couple.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy lives, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and flexibility in scheduling around work or family demands. Please confirm available session formats before booking, as specific delivery options should be checked in advance rather than assumed.