Yvonne Cochrane, BACP

Yvonne Cochrane helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. She offers practical support for life changes, career worries, intimacy issues and low self-esteem. Her approach is gentle and client-focused, designed to match what each person needs.

Yvonne works from a belief that the relationship between counsellor and client matters most. She aims to build trust and openness so people can speak honestly about what troubles them. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for the individual rather than following a preset agenda.

Her counselling draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. That means she listens for what matters now while also noticing patterns shaped by past experiences. Conversations can help uncover recurring themes and give people fresh options for coping and decision making.

Practical issues such as workplace stress, family problems, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation are within her focus. She also attends to concerns like attachment difficulties, feelings of emptiness, midlife questions, and multicultural or gender-related matters. Therapy can be aimed at clearer communication, better boundaries, or rebuilding self-worth.

Yvonne has been practising since 2018 and holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How client-centred and psychodynamic work fits online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving people a non-judgemental space to talk. The counsellor reflects what is said, supports self-direction and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building confidence, resolving low self-esteem and dealing with relationship and intimacy worries.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and where they may come from. It helps people notice how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. This can be useful for understanding attachment issues, unresolved grief or repeated communication problems.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree on a way forward together. Some people prefer a more present-focused, problem-solving style while others benefit from exploring deeper patterns over time, and the plan can change as work progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see and hear one another for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions or those who are more comfortable writing than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life and to keep continuity between appointments.