Yvonne Wood , BACP

Yvonne Wood is a Person-Centred counsellor who brings empathy and professional training to adults seeking support with life challenges. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling. With five years of experience, she combines a core Person-Centred approach with integrative methods to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Yvonne offers counselling through her private practice and also contributes in a voluntary capacity to help people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and trauma. Her work covers a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, childhood sexual abuse recovery, grief and bereavement, domestic abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and self-esteem and identity concerns. She aims to provide a respectful, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with their values and sense of self.

Yvonne’s style is gentle and collaborative - she supports clients to move at their own pace while drawing on approaches such as attachment-based work and cognitive techniques when appropriate. Please note she is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yvonne integrates several evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. Client-Centred Therapy, also known as Person-Centred Therapy, focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own perspective guides the work; it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, identity concerns, and relationship difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses - it can be especially useful for intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and relational trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can support people struggling with anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yvonne works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adapts methods so that therapy feels relevant and achievable for each person. This collaborative stance helps clients build confidence in the direction of their work.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility by offering sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs, and they enable ongoing support for people living in different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver consistent, client-focused care while working together to meet individual goals.