Counsellor profile
Sukhbinder Yip, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Sukhbinder
Counsellor and BACP member Sukhbinder Yip brings 16 years of experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She writes plainly and focuses on talking through what feels troubling. She asks people to contact her to start a conversation and to decide the next steps together.
Sukhbinder trained in cognitive behavioural approaches and has a specialist diploma in clinical counselling supervision. She has many years of work in domestic and sexual violence and has supported children, young people and adults in professional roles over a long period. She also mentions safeguarding training with the NSPCC.
Her main way of working is client-centred, which means conversations focus on the person rather than following a rigid checklist. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns, CBT techniques for clearer thinking and solution-focused methods to set practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and she invites people to take an active role in choosing what helps.
Sukhbinder emphasises ethical boundaries and equal opportunities in her practice. She aims to help people regain confidence, a sense of balance, and clearer direction when life feels difficult. Her approach includes attention to attachment, body image, eating and food-related issues, control issues and feelings of emptiness.
People who want practical, conversational counselling and some structured techniques may find this style useful. Sessions are presented as a mix of listening and practical work, with the client steering what gets focused on next.
How Sukhbinder uses talking therapies online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on conversations that follow what the person brings. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people make their own choices about what to work on. This approach suits people who want to be heard and make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood and tackle panic attacks or unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sukhbinder will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. She works collaboratively so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
The biography does not state which exact online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They can also make it easier to attend from a quieter location or to use audio-only contact when video is difficult.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sukhbinder works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also lists many related areas such as attachment issues, body image and eating and food-related concerns.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her main approach is client-centred conversation. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods as appropriate.
How many years has she practised?
She has 16 years of experience working in counselling and related roles.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practice?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.