What to Expect

We talk a lot about hope helping and teamwork

We believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and supported throughout your journey.

You don’t have to explain everything perfectly.

You don’t have to be “ready.”

You just have to show up, and I’ll meet you there.

Empower individuals to overcome challenges, heal, and create lasting change through compassionate therapy and coaching.

In a world where everyone feels supported, understood, and empowered to live with confidence, purpose, and emotional well-being.

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About Me

I’m Yolande, but please call me Yolly. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, effective therapy tailored to your unique needs. With a background in psychology and management, and over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I am here to help you navigate your journey toward well-being. My personal experiences—leaving my home country, surviving profound losses, and discovering late neurodiversity diagnoses—have deepened my empathy and understanding of life’s complexities. I cherish the gift of being alive, and I am here to listen to your story and explore how I can support you.

As a qualified mental health specialist, bereavement counsellor, and CBT therapist, I work with a wide range of issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), stress, ADHD, autism, anger, repetitive behavior, Borderline Personality Disorder, and relationship challenges. I follow the ethical frameworks of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). I accept private insurance, including Aviva, Vitality Health, and Alliance Insurance, and have volunteered with Macmillan Cancer Support and Age UK.

My approach is pluralistic, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic methods to tailor each session to your unique needs and goals. I also provide clinical and trainee supervision, supporting fellow therapists in their professional development and ethical practice.

I offer a safe, multicultural, and person-centred space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment. Therapy sessions are available in English and French, with conversational support in Romanian and Italian, making my services accessible to a diverse range of clients.

I am committed to helping you discover your unique path to mental well-being and personal growth. Please explore my site to learn more about how I can support your journey toward a healthier, happier you.

Testimonials

You encourage deep self-reflection, which makes a lastingimpact.Your use of psychotherapy models, combined with practical goal setting exerciseshelped me connect with my ‘why’ on a much deeper level’

Sarah

– ‘Michelle has a ‘light’ way of allowing you to think about ‘heavy’ stuff that
dominates your thoughts and actions. After a conversation with her you feel lighter,
empowered and raring to go to achieve your weekly goals’

Charlotte

‘Michelle has an amazing way of making you feel at ease from the moment
you meet her. She is kind, caring and understanding and most of all non-
judgemental’

Nicola

‘You guide people on a journey of discovery that empowers them to take ownership of their own journey’

Claire

‘Michelle cares about people and genuinely wants people to love and be the best versions of themselves’

Suzanne

‘ Michelle listens without judgement, her whole self is focussed on the
person speaking, its so validating as it makes people feel heard’

Catherine

‘ Michelle made me realise that when you want something enough then
everything is possible’