About me
I'm Yvonne, an NCPS Accredited counsellor offering counselling and EMDR therapy in Aberystwyth and online. I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm and difficult life experiences.
I work in an integrative and trauma-informed way, tailoring therapy to each individual person rather than using a one size fits all approach. I particularly support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. This may include panic, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself after difficult life experiences. I also support people experiencing low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, menopause, and workplace challenges.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, hypervigilance, panic, people-pleasing or emotional exhaustion. Together, we can explore what may be contributing to these patterns, helping you better understand yourself while developing ways to feel safer, calmer and more grounded.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and gentle. I believe therapy should feel safe enough for you to be fully yourself, without fear of judgement or pressure.
Where it feels helpful, I also use gentle psychoeducation to support clients in understanding how the brain and body respond to anxiety, trauma and stress. Many people find this empowering, as it can reduce self-blame, bring clarity to overwhelming experiences, and support meaningful change.
EMDR
Alongside counselling I also offer EMDR therapy both in person and online. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a gentle, trauma-focused therapy that helps you process experiences that still feel difficult or stuck. It can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, panic, intrusive or distressing memories, nightmares, phobias, hypervigilance and feeling constantly on edge. During EMDR, we use bilateral stimulation (BLS), such as gentle eye movements or tapping, to support the brain in processing distressing memories and experiences. You don’t have to talk through every detail of what happened, and we work at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you, helping difficult experiences feel less overwhelming so you can begin to feel calmer, safer and more like yourself again.
A bit about me
I came to counselling following my own experiences of mental health difficulties and trauma. Having experienced the difference it can make when someone really listens and provides a safe space to explore what you’re going through, I wanted to offer that same space to others.
My own journey showed me that healing can be about more than simply getting through each day. With the right support, it can be possible to understand yourself differently, make changes and experience genuine growth. This continues to influence the compassionate and person-centred way I work with clients.
If anything I’ve written resonates with you, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I offer a free 10 minute introductory call, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a feel for whether I might be the right therapist for you.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need help with before getting in touch. Sometimes simply knowing that things don’t feel right is enough of a reason to reach out.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Accredited CBT Course
- Accredited EMDR Training
- Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People's Counselling
- BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree
- Level 5 Degree in Counselling
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Working with Sexual Violence/Trauma
- Certificate in Anxiety
- Flash Technique Trained Therapist
- ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Trauma Informed CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Infant Loss and Subsequent Pregnancies
- Bereavement, Loss and Grief
- Female Genital Mutilation
- LGBTQ+
- Online and Telephone Counselling
- Several years experience working with adults living with trauma (New Pathways)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
EMDR session - £55 for an hour session
