Tatyana Sibthorpe, BACP

Tatyana Sibthorpe is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life changes. She has worked extensively with individuals facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties, offering practical guidance and steady emotional support. Tatyana approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique circumstances and goals.

Her style emphasizes collaboration - she listens carefully, helps clients clarify what matters most, and adapts strategies to fit the pace and priorities of each person. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Tatyana aims to provide encouragement and practical help throughout that process. She holds BACP, a professional counselling accreditation, and draws on her experience to create a safe, responsive space where people can explore change and build resilience.

Clients work with Tatyana to identify achievable steps, learn new ways of coping, and move toward outcomes that matter to them. Her practice focuses on meeting people where they are and supporting steady progress toward clearer, more manageable goals.

Evidence-informed approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and then focus on actions that reflect their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections - it helps people understand attachment styles, improve trust, and repair relational difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical techniques and structured exercises; it is widely used for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tatyana will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Tatyana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and time-zone constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of work.