Yvonne Dryburgh
BSc (Hons), MBACP Registered
Counsellor/Therapist
About Me
My name is Yvonne and I am a fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor based in Mid Wales. However, I see clients from all over the UK.
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Qualifications and Training:
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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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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
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Difficulties at home/work
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Confidence or Self Esteem
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Menopause
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Suicidality
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Bereavement, Loss and Grief
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PTSD
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Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse
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Intrusive thoughts/images
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Flashbacks and nightmares
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Hypervigilance/feeling on guard
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Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
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ADHD
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Panic Attacks
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Relationship Problems
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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 BACP code of ethics and ethical framework. I undertake regular professional development to maintain a high level of knowledge and practice and regular supervision.