Yvette Strawbridge

Yvette Strawbridge is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works in a client-centred way. She draws on many years of experience to help people facing relationship strain, separation and other family hurts. Her manner is practical and grounded, aimed at making sessions useful from the first meeting.

She brings 32 years of clinical experience to her practice and uses talk therapy alongside expressive tools such as sand tray, art therapy and psychodrama. Yvette describes her work as holistic, paying attention to mind, body and spirit while keeping conversations focused and relevant to everyday life. She also uses a solution-focused brief therapy outlook when short-term goals are the priority.

Yvette is an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and mediator. She works with people navigating separation and post-separation arrangements and offers child-inclusive mediation where helpful. Her approach is to reduce conflict and improve communication rather than escalate disagreements.

Clients who need help with intimacy concerns, trauma, self-esteem or issues that stem from family of origin can bring those topics into sessions. She also addresses challenges such as blended family arrangements, infidelity and end-of-life concerns with sensitivity and practical strategies.

Her practice is based in Australia and sessions are conducted in English. People looking for a therapist who blends expressive methods with client-centred listening will find her style straightforward and collaborative.

Client-centred approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's perspective, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps when people need to feel heard, sort out relationship concerns or rebuild self-esteem.

Yvette also uses solution-focused ideas in shorter-term work, concentrating on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. Expressive methods such as sand tray, art therapy and psychodrama are used in person but inform the way she listens and plans sessions online.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and comfort level. Together they set priorities and review progress as therapy continues.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a conversation into a busy day, avoid travel time and use a shorter check-in when needed. If a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is required, discuss that when arranging appointments so sessions can be tailored to everyday life.