Counsellor profile
Yvon Yagbazia, BACP
Counsellor - Trauma and self-esteem
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Speaks English and French
About Yvon
Counsellor Yvon Yagbazia is a BACP member with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and French and lists trauma, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger and compassion fatigue among his main concerns.
Yvon works from psychodynamic and client-centred perspectives. He describes psychotherapy as a personal process that looks at life and history to better understand current difficulties. Sessions are presented as a chance to speak about painful issues without feeling judged.
In practice he aims to help people make sense of both conscious and unconscious patterns. He says this can reduce the hold of behaviours or reactions that cause pain or setbacks. The emphasis is on exploring what matters to each person rather than on giving quick fixes.
Yvon also mentions experience in a mental health and counselling service in North London and additional work as a life and performance coach. That background informs his ways of working and the kinds of topics he covers in sessions.
He lists a wide range of focus areas beyond the main concerns. These include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and sexual or relationship questions among others.
People interested in starting can follow the site process to match and book a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted.
Psychodynamic and Client-Centred Work Online
Yvon draws on client-centred therapy and psychodynamic ideas as part of his practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own direction; it can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns from a person's history and how those patterns show up now; it can help with recurring problems such as anxiety, anger or difficulties after trauma.Finding the right approach is something he plans to do together with each person. He will discuss the aims, try different ways of working and adjust methods to fit a client's needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether more reflective psychodynamic work or a more present-focused client-centred style is appropriate.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allowing shorter check-ins or sessions that do not need travel time. They also let people join from a place that suits their schedule and can reduce the practical barriers to regular appointments. Registered or accredited professionals on this site will explain available formats when you start the matching process.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He lists trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger and compassion fatigue as main concerns. He also works with many related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses psychodynamic and client-centred approaches and focuses on understanding life history and present patterns. Sessions aim to let people speak about difficult subjects without feeling judged.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can he work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact fees are provided through the booking process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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