Tatyana Sibthorpe, BACP

Tatyana Sibthorpe draws on a blend of practical talking therapies to help people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and career challenges. She works in English and Russian and brings 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, focused on what will make a real difference in day-to-day life.

Tatyana adapts sessions to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens for what matters most and helps set clear, achievable steps. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve how people cope when life gets hard.

She often uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people live by their values while managing painful emotions. Attachment-based work supports those who struggle with closeness and trust.

Tatyana also draws on client-centred methods to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s own goals and experience. Dialectical behaviour therapy tools are offered when someone needs skills for strong emotions or relationship difficulties.

Typical concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, self-esteem and boundaries. She also helps people with issues linked to chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and attachment, and work-related pressures.

If someone prefers online sessions, she provides video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that suit the person’s schedule.

Online approaches that match your needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small steps towards a life that matters to them. It is useful when someone is coping with anxiety, depression, or major life changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical ways to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours, which can ease anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Tatyana treats choice of approach as a shared task. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust them as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for full sessions with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, written reflections, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping the focus on practical change and skill building.