- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Ayan
Ayan Yahye is a counsellor who combines a client-centred way of working with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. She focuses on what people want to change and supports them at a pace that feels safe. Ayan aims to create an open space where parents and individuals can talk about stress, relationships, parenting strain and life changes without feeling judged.
She uses listening and reflection to help people understand patterns that keep causing distress.
Background and approach
Where helpful, she brings in CBT-style strategies to manage anxiety, mood swings, sleep disruption and low self-esteem. Conversations often include practical steps to try between sessions and a review of what helped. Her background includes three years of clinical experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
That means she follows the BACP Code of Ethics and Conduct as described by the association. Clients have worked with her on issues such as grief, trauma and addictions, attachment concerns, body image and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and multicultural life challenges.
Sessions may address intimacy, communication problems and the practical strain of parenting. Sessions are offered in English and Ayan accepts international clients. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a suitable session time.
What Ayan works with
Everything Ayan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ayan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ayan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred and CBT work online
A client-centred approach focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration. The therapist follows the client’s pace and helps people talk through feelings and parenting pressures with warmth and non-judgement. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and understood before making changes.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve sleep or anger. CBT is often used alongside a client-centred style to give clear steps people can try between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to agree what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is made and needs shift.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflections or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, childcare and travel.
Questions people ask about Ayan
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, and practical parenting strain. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress and sleep or eating problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
The core approach is client-centred therapy, which emphasises listening and collaboration. Cognitive behavioural therapy techniques are used when helpful to manage thoughts, mood and behaviours.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience working with people on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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