Yvette Simmons, BACP

Yvette Simmons is a person-centred integrative therapeutic counsellor who provides online and telephone counselling for adult clients. She creates a supportive space where people can explore concerns rooted in both past experiences and present circumstances, with an emphasis on helping clients regain clarity, sense of purpose, and self-awareness. Yvette works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and career-related challenges, and she also addresses related issues such as body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Using empathy, kindness, and a non-judgmental stance, she draws on clients' strengths to encourage change and empowerment, prioritising being heard as a first step in the therapeutic process. Her integrative approach means she tailors interventions to each person, drawing on different methods to suit the unique mix of challenges presented in sessions. This flexible practice is especially relevant for adult students in further and higher education who may be managing exam stress, homesickness, procrastination, financial worries, problem gambling, substance misuse, or adapting to student life while living with long-term illness or disability.

Yvette is a member of BACP, a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She aims to help clients recognise their value, rediscover a sense of purpose, and feel seen and heard as they work toward meaningful change.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the work, using empathic listening and acceptance so individuals can explore their feelings and develop greater self-awareness. This approach suits people facing issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship concerns, mood struggles, and the search for meaning after life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented method that concentrates on identifying practical steps forward and building on existing strengths; it can be helpful for clients who want to address specific problems such as stress, career decisions, exam-related pressures, or adapting to new circumstances.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Yvette works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She often integrates elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan and checks in with clients to adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, study commitments, or those living at a distance. Working with registered professionals in this format makes it easier to access consistent support from home, while still engaging in meaningful, structured therapeutic work with a qualified therapist.