Waverley Young, BACP

Waverley Young is a UK-based counsellor and cognitive behavioural therapist with more than 15 years of professional experience. He combines accredited bereavement work with integrative and cognitive behavioural approaches to support people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and other life challenges. As an accredited Cruse Bereavement Counsellor he has specialist training in grief support, and as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) he is connected to a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

His background spans Local Authorities, children’s services, private practice and charitable organisations focused on adoption and fostering, and he has worked as a foster carer, family worker and private practitioner. That range of settings has informed his work with looked-after children, families and young adults who have left care, and it underpins a practical, person-focused style of counselling that aims to strengthen relationships with oneself and others.

Waverley holds a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Clinical Counselling Supervision and a Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and he has completed NVP Level 3 and 4 training in children and young people. He also provides clinical supervision for other counsellors and therapists, helping them maintain ethical practice and develop professionally. His ongoing training covers topics such as diversity, relationships, substance misuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and sexual orientation, reflecting a commitment to meeting a wide range of client needs.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Flexible Access

Waverley commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques to tailor online care. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and the client’s own resources, helping people explore feelings and build self-understanding. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on goals and small, achievable changes, supporting clients who want focused work on coping and practical problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Waverley works with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and adapts methods over time so the therapeutic plan fits each person’s situation and pace. That collaborative stance aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes while respecting their priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or when travelling, reduce travel time and allow therapy to fit into busy lives without sacrificing therapeutic continuity.