Yvonne Harrison, BACP

Yvonne Harrison helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also has a focus on obsessive-compulsive behaviours, self-harm, sexual assault and supporting people who are hearing impaired. Yvonne presents a calm and respectful presence to help people find clearer ways forward.

Yvonne is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has 11 years of experience in counselling, supervision and teaching. She works from the belief that each person knows their own story best and brings strengths to difficult situations. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s needs.

Her style is straightforward and person-centred. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. She aims to help people feel heard, build confidence and make changes that fit their life.

Yvonne supports people through traumatic experiences, loss and ongoing worries by listening and reflecting back what she hears. She helps people explore unhelpful patterns, consider alternatives and practise new ways of coping. Her work includes supervising other counsellors and teaching, which informs a thoughtful, reflective approach.

People who want to work with her begin by sharing a bit about their situation and goals. Yvonne stays focused on the person in front of her and on small, realistic steps that can make everyday life more manageable.

How client-centred therapy can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own solutions. The counsellor gives space for someone to tell their story and reflects back what they hear, which can help with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues.

In practice Yvonne uses a person-focused way of working that encourages small, manageable changes. That style can be helpful when someone is dealing with trauma, grief or obsessive-compulsive patterns because it centres the person’s priorities rather than imposing a set plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and together they will choose techniques and pacing that suit them. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from quieter surroundings and avoid camera use if that helps them engage more easily.