Ayan Yahye , BACP

Ayan Yahye believes that people have the capacity to change, heal, and grow when offered the right conditions and support. She adopts a holistic approach to counselling that considers mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing, tailoring her work by drawing on different modalities to meet each client’s needs.

Working as an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor, she places emphasis on the client’s own pace, wisdom, and capacity for growth, and cultivates a congruent, empathic, non-judgemental collaborative relationship. Her style focuses on listening, validating experience, and creating space for exploration so clients can move toward meaningful change.

She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follows their professional Code of Ethics and Conduct. Ayan has experience supporting people with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She aims to make therapy an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement, offering support and encouragement for those taking first steps toward a more fulfilling life. More information is available on her website www.ayanytherapy.com

How Ayan's Approaches Work Online

Ayan integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and validation, creating space for clients to explore feelings and identify their own solutions; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

CBT offers a more structured method that helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful coping habits. It typically involves setting goals, trying exercises between sessions, and tracking progress over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ayan works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods so therapy feels like a good fit rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.