Yvonne Coughlan

Thank you for visiting my profile. Choosing to start therapy is a significant step, and finding the right therapist is important. I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly and explore whatever is troubling you.  Whether you're going through a period of emotional distress, feeling stuck, or want to better understand yourself and your relationships.

Together, we can look at patterns that may no longer be serving you and work toward greater clarity, resilience and emotional well-being.

I am a qualified  Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working across the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, work-related stress, low self-esteem, and unresolved experiences from the past.  I am UKCP registered and also a member of the 麻豆原创 and FPC (my graduate body).

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy depending on what feels right for you. Some clients come for support during a period of crisis or transition, while others seek to explore longer-standing patterns and relationships more deeply. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply aware that something in your life isn鈥檛 working.  Therapy can offer a space to begin making sense of those feelings.

My approach is psychodynamic and relational, with a strong focus on building a safe, confidential space where meaningful change can take place. I also have experience working both in the UK and globally with professionals, undergraduates and PHD students.  Alongside trainee psychotherapists.  

Clients often describe feeling lighter, more connected, and more able to cope with life鈥檚 challenges as therapy progresses. My aim is to help you move toward a more fulfilling, balanced and authentic life.

I have over 20 years鈥� experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy depending on your needs. Areas I commonly work with include:

Anxiety and depression

Relationship difficulties

Work-related stress and burnout

Low self-esteem and self-doubt

Family issues

Loss, separation and bereavement

Trauma and early developmental experiences

Life transitions or feeling 鈥渟tuck鈥�

Personal growth and identity

My approach is warm, relational, and non-judgemental. I offer a confidential space where you can speak freely and begin to understand yourself at greater depth. We will look at your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and explore how your past experiences may still be shaping your present. Through this process, new insight and awareness can emerge. enabling change, relief, and emotional growth.

I offer online and in person therapy via secure video sessions, making it accessible wherever you are based in the UK or internationally. I currently have availability for daytime and limited early evening appointments, Monday to Friday.

If you鈥檙e interested in working together, please feel free to get in touch. I usually respond to enquiries within 24鈥�48 hours. We can arrange a brief initial conversation (by phone or video) to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and see whether it feels like the right fit for you.

The first session is a chance for us to meet and explore what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about your current concerns, any relevant background, and what you hope to gain from the process. It鈥檚 also an opportunity for you to ask questions and see how it feels to talk with me. There鈥檚 no obligation to continue, the aim is to see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution Focussed Counselling with some Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Whilst Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a depth-oriented approach, it explores how unconscious thoughts, past experiences, and early relationships influence current behaviour and emotions. Solution Focussed Counselling (SFC) and Cognitive behavioural therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals find strategies and solutions to cope in the here and now. 

Solution Focussed Counselling (SFC) and Cognitive behavioural therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals find strategies and solutions to cope in the here and now.

Solution-Focused Counselling (SFC)

I have over a decade experience offering clients Solution Focussed Counselling (SFC) both globally for the Employee Assistance Programme, but also with clients in my own private practice. Clients use their sessions to find excellent solutions to their current personal or professional difficulties.

SFC is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals identify and build on their strengths to find practical solutions to their work-related challenges. Instead of delving deeply into problems, each session is tailored towards a desired outcomes and how to achieve it. We would look together at how you are already doing well and expand on that.

When to Use SFC:

鈥� Low motivation or burnout

鈥� Conflict resolution

鈥� Career planning or transitions

鈥� Time management or productivity issues

鈥� Stress or workload concerns

鈥� Grief, separation, divorce, due to work related or personal issues

鈥� Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic stress or any mental health issue

I offer tailored Counselling to promote client well-being and enhance the quality of an individual鈥檚 life. 

I offer a thoughtful, collaborative, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what鈥檚 troubling you at your own pace. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and relational, grounded in the belief that early experiences shape how we understand ourselves, others, and the world around us.

In our work together, we may look at how patterns from the past are showing up in your present, especially in your relationships, work, or sense of self. Gaining insight into these patterns can bring clarity, relief, and the possibility for lasting change.

Alongside this, I also offer solution-focused counselling for those looking to work in a more structured and short-term way. This approach is future-oriented and goal-driven, helping you to identify what鈥檚 working, what you鈥檇 like to be different, and how you can move forward using your existing strengths and resources. I have a vast amount of experience of successfully working with employees of all levels of various business sectors using this type of counseling. 

Whether you're seeking brief support or longer-term in-depth exploration, I tailor therapy to suit your individual needs. I work online with adults across the UK and internationally, offering both flexibility and continuity.

I am a UKCP-accredited and 麻豆原创-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults in the NHS, voluntary sector, and private practice. I now work exclusively online, offering therapy to clients across the UK and internationally.

Clients often come to me during times of emotional distress, life transition, or when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, work-related stress, or simply feeling that something isn鈥檛 quite right. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be heard.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each person鈥檚 unique experience. I draw from psychodynamic and relational approaches, helping you to understand how past experiences may be influencing your present thoughts, behaviours, and relationships. Together, we鈥檒l explore these patterns and work towards greater clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting change.

I also offer solution-focused counselling for those seeking brief, goal-oriented work. This approach is particularly helpful if you want to address a specific issue or gain clarity around a particular situation. We鈥檒l focus on your strengths, resources, and what鈥檚 already working, helping you move forward with confidence.

You can expect me to listen carefully, reflect honestly, and support you in understanding yourself more fully. Whether our work is short or long term, the aim is to help you feel more empowered, grounded, and connected in your life.

In our first session, we鈥檒l explore what has brought you to counselling and begin identifying the goals you鈥檇 like to work towards. Solution-focused counselling is a brief, goal-oriented approach that helps you build on your existing strengths and resources to create meaningful change in your life.

We鈥檒l look at what鈥檚 working for you, what you鈥檇 like to be different, and how you鈥檒l know when things are improving. You don鈥檛 need to have all the answers. The session is a collaborative space where we focus on practical steps and positive change, rather than going into extensive past history unless it feels relevant to your goals.

By the end of the session, you鈥檒l have a clearer idea of what therapy might involve and whether this approach feels right for you. Many people find that even one or two sessions can help bring clarity and direction.

I offer face to face and online therapy via secure video sessions, making it accessible wherever you are based in the UK or internationally. I currently have availability for daytime and limited early evening appointments, Monday to Friday.

If you鈥檙e interested in working together, please feel free to get in touch. I usually respond to enquiries within 24鈥�48 hours. We can arrange a brief initial conversation (by phone or video) to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and see whether it feels like the right fit for you.

Thank you for visiting my profile. Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that journey. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can speak openly 鈥� whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult life event, or simply want to understand yourself more fully.

Together, we can explore patterns that may no longer serve you and work towards greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.

I am a UKCP- registered and member of the 麻豆原创.  I am a  Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the NHS, voluntary sector, and private practice. I work with individuals on a short- or long-term basis, supporting those dealing with emotional distress, relationship challenges, work-related stress, or unresolved issues from the past.

Some clients seek support during a period of emotional crisis or change, while others come to explore longer-term patterns that may be affecting their relationships or well-being. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain 鈥� therapy provides a space to begin making sense of your experiences and to explore new ways forward.

My approach is warm, empathic, and non-judgemental. I offer a confidential and reflective space where you can talk freely and feel supported. Together, we鈥檒l explore how your current difficulties may relate to earlier life experiences, and how repeating patterns might be keeping you from living fully. With greater self-awareness comes the possibility for meaningful, lasting change.

Clients often say they feel clearer, more grounded, and more able to navigate life with confidence as therapy progresses. If you're considering therapy and feel I may be a good fit, you're welcome to get in touch.

I offer in person and online therapy via secure video sessions, providing flexibility for clients across the UK and internationally. I currently have availability for daytime and some early evening appointments, Monday to Friday.

Please get in touch to discuss current availability or to arrange a brief initial conversation.

The first session is a chance for us to meet and explore what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about your current concerns, any relevant background, and what you hope to gain from the process. It鈥檚 also an opportunity for you to ask questions and see how it feels to talk with me. There鈥檚 no obligation to continue 鈥� the aim is to see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.