Welcome to
Abundant Living Counselling
‘I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.’
John 10:10
I am Yvonne, a highly motivated and skilled counsellor. With a Masters in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my practice. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and empowering them to achieve their goals.
Empowering Neurodivergent Learners: 20 Years of Education Advocacy and Support
For more than 20 years, I have dedicated myself to the field of education, specialising in providing support and guidance to neuro-divergent individuals. My experience encompasses teaching and catering to the unique needs of young people, allowing me to develop a deep understanding of their diverse experiences.
I pursued a career in counselling due to my firm belief that maintaining good mental health is essential to living an abundant life to its utmost potential.
In addition to my private practice, I have provided counselling services at two organisations in Greenwich and Tower Hamlet in London. It is an honour to provide a warm, empathetic, and understanding approach, meet clients, and listen attentively to their distinctive stories. My counselling services cater to adults and young people aged 18 and above.
I adopt an 'integrative' approach to counselling. This means I utilise various counselling modalities based on each client's needs, considering their preferences and goals. This may involve implementing cognitive behavioural therapy strategies to tackle negative thought patterns or examining the influence of childhood attachment patterns on their current relationships.
I routinely partake in additional professional development sessions. Recently, this has covered:
- Counselling ADHD Samantha Davies
- Introduction to Suicide Awareness Emma Chapman
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Trauma Dr Chris Irons
- Working at Relational Depth Mick Cooper
- Bereavement Awareness Nicola Hughes
I am a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC).
The BACP is a professional body in the UK for Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a registered member, I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.
I possess professional insurance and am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office), ensuring compliance with the GDPR regulations.
As a counsellor, I am here to offer you a safe and supportive environment where you can explore and navigate your path towards self-discovery. My goal is to empower you to reflect on your life and embrace positive changes.
My Approach
Using an integrative counselling model, I adopt a compassionate and unbiased approach, offering unwavering emotional support to my clients. I offer a space for you to reflect on the challenges or issues you are experiencing in a secure and private environment with someone who is not part of your everyday life. Together, we can navigate through your situation, discovering fresh perspectives and gaining a deeper understanding of yourself along the way.
Counselling is not about providing answers or advice but rather about empowering you to make your own decisions and changes.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help on a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Session Information
Sessions typically last for a duration of 50 minutes, occurring on a weekly basis, with a fee of £40 per session.
I offer a few spaces for individuals with low income or students: contact me to enquire about availability.
The Initial Review generally last around 75 minutes. If you have any inquiries, please use my contact form.
Kindly note that you must provide 48 hours notice to cancel an appointment. If you do not provide this notice, you will be responsible for the payment of any missed sessions.
Prior to the service, payment is to be made in advance via bank transfer.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial review appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on +44 7427 626537 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.