Waverley Young , BACP

Waverley Young is a United Kingdom based therapist with more than 15 years of practical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and related concerns. He combines formal training in counselling and cognitive behavioural approaches with extensive front-line work in local authorities, children’s services, private practice and charitable organisations focused on adoption and fostering. His background includes roles as a foster carer, family worker and private practitioner, giving him broad experience with looked-after children, their families and young adults leaving care.

He holds a Diploma in Counsellor and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Clinical Counselling Supervision and a Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and is an Accredited Cruse Bereavement Counsellor. He is also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which signals adherence to recognised professional standards. Waverley has delivered one-to-one counselling and group work, and has provided clinical supervision to other counsellors to support ethical and effective practice.

Waverley’s practice is informed by a commitment to understanding people and the workings of the mind, and by ongoing training in diversity, relationships, substance misuse, eating disorders, and sexual orientation. He focuses on helping clients identify psychological barriers, strengthen self-awareness and build healthier relationships with themselves and others, with the aim of supporting meaningful change and improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy works

Waverley draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques to support clients online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, helping individuals explore their feelings and build self-awareness so they can strengthen relationships with themselves and others. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, depression or unhelpful coping, and works on practical strategies to change those patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and goals, identifying small, achievable steps to resolve current problems and build momentum toward preferred outcomes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Waverley works collaboratively with each client to consider their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Waverley can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions and work on goals in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.