Ayan Yahye

Ayan Yahye is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through major life changes. She focuses on listening, building trust, and pacing work to match each person's needs. Ayan holds BACP membership, which she follows in her professional practice, and works from the United Kingdom.

Her sessions aim to address everyday problems as well as deeper issues. Common areas she helps with include stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and motivation. She also works with people facing addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and feelings of isolation or shame.

In practice she combines Client-Centred Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means she listens first and then uses practical steps when helpful, such as looking at thought patterns and trying small behaviour changes. The work is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for the individual.

Her background includes three years of counselling experience and ongoing adherence to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Code of Ethics and Conduct. She describes her style as empathic and non-judgemental, aiming to create a space where people can talk about difficult feelings and choices.

People interested in exploring separation or divorce, attachment or identity concerns, career questions, or parenting strain may find her approach useful. To begin, readers are invited to follow the platform steps to match with her and arrange an initial session.

Person-centred and CBT approaches for remote counselling

Person-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports the person's own choices and pace. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of big feelings and decisions, such as separation or changes in family life.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes that can ease anxiety, low mood or stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ayan will work with clients to decide whether a more reflective person-centred method, practical CBT tasks, or a mix of both fits best. That decision is based on the person's goals, current situation and what feels manageable for them.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier timetabling around work or family commitments and removing travel time. Online sessions can also be adapted to different needs - for example shorter check-ins when days are busy or camera-off options to reduce screen strain. Confirm the exact session formats available with the counsellor before booking to match arrangements to day-to-day life.