About Yolande
Yolande Dewar is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and life changes. She also supports clients facing issues linked to intimacy, sleep and eating, self-esteem, ADHD and LGBT concerns. Yolande’s approach is approachable and calm, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things and find practical steps forward.
She works in a straightforward way that feels collaborative. Sessions focus on what is troubling the person now, and on small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the main approaches she uses to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different coping strategies. Yolande brings 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom to her practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She prefers to communicate by video and phone chat, which many people find convenient for fitting therapy around work and family life. Her sessions aim to combine practical tools with attentive listening. People come for help with issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career questions, obsessive thoughts, panic, and feelings of guilt or shame.
The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps and on building skills that can be used after therapy ends.
What Yolande works with
Everything Yolande lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Yolande is listed here; the rest shows what else Yolande works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Yolande lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How CBT and remote sessions can help you
Yolande uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people spot thought patterns that make stress, anxiety or low mood worse. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behaviour changes that can reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.She generally works in a collaborative way, so choosing the right approach is part of the work you do together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try methods that match those aims, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Her stated preference is to work by video and phone chat, which many people find easier to fit into a busy week. Video lets you use visual cues in a session, while phone chat can be more flexible and needs less bandwidth. If you need different arrangements, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is possible.
Questions people ask about Yolande
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of other concerns including ADHD and LGBT-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and talking through what is happening now.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and brings that background into her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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