Yvette Simmons, BACP

Yvette Simmons welcomes adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. She introduces a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what matters to them. Her first aim is to help clients feel heard and regain a sense of direction.

Yvette draws on six years of practice and a BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in a person-centred way, listening closely and following the pace each person needs. She also uses solution-focused ideas to help people build small, practical steps towards change.

Sessions cover stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addictions, workplace pressures and questions about life purpose. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, isolation and multicultural concerns.

When working with students she addresses exam stress, homesickness, procrastination, debt-related worries and adapting to study life alongside long-term illness or disability. Yvette uses empathy and kindness to help people notice their strengths and try different ways of responding to problems.

Her approach is adaptable rather than one-size-fits-all. She will agree goals with each person and use practical strategies alongside open conversation. The emphasis is on clarity, self-awareness and small steps that fit day-to-day life.

How her approaches work for online counselling

Yvette works mainly in a person-centred way and with solution-focused techniques. Person-centred counselling means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the client’s priorities to help them feel understood and clearer about next steps. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical changes and building on what already works, which suits people looking for concrete ways forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods to match what they find helpful. That collaboration lets the goals and techniques evolve as progress is made.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a work break or spare hour. Because the exact session formats are not listed in the biography, please confirm current options before booking so you know what to expect. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors like Yvette often find online work helps people maintain continuity of care while juggling everyday commitments.