Yvette Ibbotson, BACP

Yvette Ibbotson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, low self-esteem and major life changes. She has three years of professional experience and works with people who are dealing with issues such as caregiving strain, chronic illness, body image and feelings of emptiness.

Her style is grounded in person-centred counselling. She aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters to the individual.

Yvette listens closely and helps people make sense of tricky situations. She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment concerns, and she supports those navigating divorce, commitment worries or communication problems. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside reflective conversation.

People who bring complex health or life stressors may find help with managing guilt, forgiveness, ageing issues, or the pressures of caring for others. Yvette also works with those coping with cancer, chronic pain, illness and disability, and the emotional impact those bring.

Sessions are arranged through an online matching and scheduling process. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to help match with the right professional, and appointments are set according to the therapist’s availability.

Evidence-informed approaches and online counselling

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening with empathy and helping people discover their own answers. It involves reflective conversation, validation and supporting people to set goals that feel right for them. This approach often helps with anxiety, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

The biography notes evidence-based therapeutic techniques more broadly, which commonly include practical coping strategies such as stress management, behavioural pacing for chronic illness, and communication skills training. These tools are used to complement the person-centred work and help with everyday challenges like managing symptoms or improving conversations with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying different ways of working across sessions and adjusting as progress is made.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or treatment appointments, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the available formats.