Yun-Ting Chou, BACP

Yun-Ting Chou introduces herself as a calm, attentive counsellor who helps with relationship strain, grief, trauma and anxiety. She explains things plainly and listens closely to understand what feels stuck. Yun-Ting offers a supportive, respectful space where people can make sense of their feelings and begin to try different ways forward.

She draws on relational and humanistic ideas and mixes talking therapies to match each person's needs. This means sessions can range from exploring early attachment and relationship patterns to learning practical skills for worries and low mood. Her practice also pays attention to cultural background and immigration concerns, bringing that perspective into conversations when it is relevant.

Yun-Ting has three years of counselling experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. Before counselling she taught Mandarin for eight years in schools and private settings. Since 2022 she has volunteered supporting people through bereavement at Cruse Leeds, gaining direct experience with grief work.

In sessions she aims for honesty, warmth and collaboration. People can expect a mix of deeper exploration and practical suggestions, tailored to their goals. She also takes part in peer support groups with other UK therapists to continue developing her practice.

Outside work she enjoys hiking, cooking and reading, and values connecting with others. If you are thinking about starting therapy she acknowledges that the first step can feel daunting and offers to walk alongside you as you begin the process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional needs and responses; it helps people understand patterns in close relationships and improve how they relate to others. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own direction; it is useful for building self-understanding and repairing self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours, which can reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as needs change over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people see non-verbal cues and have deeper conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options make therapy more accessible across locations and schedules, and help people fit sessions around work and daily life.