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Ayan Yahye, BACP

Kind, practical counselling for anxiety and life change

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Ayan

Ayan Yahye is a counsellor who uses client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works in a calm, respectful way and aims to follow each person’s pace. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Ayan blends talking therapy with practical steps. Sessions focus on understanding what feels hard now and trying small, manageable changes. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and build routines that make day-to-day life steadier.

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Background and approach

Her work often covers relationship and family issues, parenting strains, grief, trauma and addiction. She also supports people with sleep or eating difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and career concerns. Ayan takes multicultural concerns and LGBT matters into account when relevant.

She brings three years of professional experience to her practice and follows the BACP Code of Ethics and Conduct. That background shapes how she holds sessions and responds to each person’s needs. People can expect a patient, non-judgemental space to talk and try different coping skills.

Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative, so goals are agreed together and reviewed as progress is made.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Ayan uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to guide online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person’s own resources to find direction. This approach suits people who want a reflective space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, works with thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes in daily routines. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic and mood concerns and can include practical exercises between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt sessions as progress is made. That collaborative process helps decide whether more reflective listening or structured tasks are best.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face time for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter conversations or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to work around daily life and maintain regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Ayan help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as relationship and family concerns. Other areas include grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, with clear practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions combine listening with exercises you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and follows the BACP Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK may be matched for online sessions.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist allocation; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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