Yvette Simmons , BACP

Yvette Simmons is a person-centered integrative counsellor who provides online and telephone counselling for adults. She blends empathy, warmth, and a non-judgmental stance to create a space where people can speak openly about past experiences or current struggles and begin to make sense of what matters to them.

Yvette works from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients build clarity and self-awareness while exploring how self-view and life circumstances may be holding them back. She uses an integrative approach, drawing on multiple therapeutic methods to tailor sessions to each individual rather than applying a single fixed model. Her work is grounded in kindness and an intention to help clients feel heard and valued.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and career challenges. Additional focus areas include body image, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, self-love, women's issues, workplace difficulties, and young adult issues.

Yvette also supports adult students in further and higher education who may be navigating exam stress, relationship strain, homesickness, procrastination, debt, problem gambling, substance misuse, or adapting to student life while managing long-term illness or disability. She holds a BACP credential, indicating affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of professional experience to her work.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Yvette practices client-centered therapy, which centers the session on the individual's experiences and feelings. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful space so people can explore their thoughts and values and work toward greater self-understanding. It is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, life purpose, and adjusting to change.

She also uses solution-focused therapy, a practical, goal-oriented method that helps clients identify small, achievable steps toward the changes they want. This short-term approach can be effective for managing stress, overcoming procrastination, addressing relationship concerns, and finding immediate ways to move forward.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to fit individual circumstances rather than applying one fixed formula.

Online therapy with Yvette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without the need to travel, helping people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, study, or other commitments.