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About Me

“Welcome. If you’re struggling with anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck — you’re not alone. I’m here to offer a calm, confidential space where you can be heard and supported.”

 

My name is Yvonne and I am a fully qualified, NCPS Accredited counsellor based in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales. However, I see clients from all over the UK.

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Qualifications and Training:

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I am currently completing EMDR training and am working towards full accreditation

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Level 5 Certificate Counselling Children and Young People

BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree

Level 5 Degree in Counselling Skills

CPCAB Certificate in Counselling skills 

Level 3 Certificate in Working with Sexual Violence

Flash Technique Trained Therapist

ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Trauma Informed CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Infant Loss and Subsequent Pregnancies

Bereavement, Loss and Grief

Female Genital Mutilation

LGBTQ+

Online and Telephone Counselling

Several years experience working with adults living with trauma (New Pathways)

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I also provide specialist trauma informed therapy which takes into consideration the complex impact of trauma on an individual and how it affects a person’s ability to cope. It can make all the difference to a person's mental well-being.

 

Trauma therapy prioritises emotional and physical safety and allows us to move forward at a pace you feel comfortable with. If you would like to know more please get in touch. 

 

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Yvonne Dryburgh, counsellor in Aberystwyth supporting trauma recovery
Yvonne Dryburgh, counsellor in Aberystwyth supporting anxiety recovery

As each person is unique, so will be the way we work together. I am an integrative counsellor which means I bring together elements of different therapeutic approaches to make sure your therapy is tailored to you.

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I can work with a range of issues including (but not restricted to)

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  • Anxiety and/or Depression

  • Difficulties at home/work

  • Confidence or Self Esteem 

  • Menopause

  • Suicidality

  • Bereavement, Loss and Grief

  • PTSD

  • Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse

  • Intrusive thoughts/images

  • Flashbacks and nightmares

  • Hypervigilance/feeling on guard

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

  • ADHD

  • Panic Attacks

  • Relationship Problems

  • Chronic Illness

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At the heart of my work lies you, the client. Regardless of the difficulties presented, I will offer empathy, compassion, kindness confidentiality, and respect.

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"Owning your story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending your life running from it"

                                            Brene Brown

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Ethical standards

I subscribe to and work within the NCPS code of ethics and ethical framework. I undertake regular professional development to maintain a high level of knowledge and practice and regular supervision. 

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