About me
Hello, I'm Yvonne. I'm a fully qualified, BACP-registered integrative counsellor, Holy Fire® Reiki practitioner, and sound healing practitioner. I offer face-to-face counselling and outdoor/walking therapy in the Thanet area, providing a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 25 years working in the commercial sector. This experience has given me a real understanding of the pressures many people face, including workplace stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, low confidence, and the challenge of balancing life's many demands. I combine this practical understanding with professional therapeutic training to offer compassionate, personalised support.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you're struggling with depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feeling that something isn't quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit one particular approach. Together we'll explore what's happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My aim is to help you gain greater self-awareness, build resilience, improve your relationships, and move towards a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my calm, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach. I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is at the heart of meaningful change, so creating a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental environment is my priority.
Alongside counselling, I also offer Holy Fire® Reiki, Reiki & Sound Healing, and Vibroacoustic Sonic Massage Bowl Therapy for clients seeking a holistic approach to wellbeing. These therapies can complement counselling by encouraging deep relaxation, reducing stress, and supporting emotional balance.
What to expect from your first session
Your first session is simply an opportunity for us to meet and begin getting to know one another. I'll explain how I work, answer any questions you may have, and talk through confidentiality and our counselling agreement. There is no expectation to share everything straight away. We'll move at your pace, exploring what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel listened to, understood, and accepted exactly as you are.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and finding the right counsellor is an important decision. If you feel I may be the right fit for you, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma (level 4) in Therapeutic Counselling - Integrative Approach
- Transactional Analysis 101 - International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis
- Walk and Talk Therapy - Counselling World
- Certificate in Understanding Autism - TQUK
Member organisations
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.
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
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
If you have any questions about fees, payment, or whether counselling is right for you, please feel free to get in touch. I'll be happy to answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.
When I work
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Further information
If you 'd like to know more about the walk and talk therapy I offer, please feel free to get in touch - I'd be happy to share more details.
