Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye, HCPC

Dr Ibrahim Ndabavunye welcomes people seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. He is named up front so visitors quickly know who they would be working with. He communicates in English and French and has 17 years of experience in mental health in the United Kingdom.

Dr Ndabavunye uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people manage symptoms and make changes. Sessions focus on what is most important to the person and on small steps that can be tried between appointments. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where someone can say difficult things and be heard.

He draws on a mix of therapies to match each person’s needs. That can include approaches that look at thoughts and behaviours, ways to build healthier emotional bonds, and strategies to accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Treatment plans are adapted as progress is made.

Over 17 years he has worked across public and private settings in the UK. That experience informs his practical approach to common problems such as trauma, grief, anger and compassion fatigue. He also pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes experience.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, chat or text messaging to suit different schedules. The first meeting focuses on what someone most wants to change and on agreeing simple, realistic steps to try.

How these approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. It often suits those facing anxiety, depression or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms such as worry, low mood or sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns with others and can be useful for relationship, intimacy and family-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the person's goals and preferences, then suggest one or more methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy with video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to an in-person meeting and suit deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a workday break. Live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around life and to keep contact when schedules or locations change.