Yolande Dewar , BACP

Yolande Dewar is a UK-licensed therapist and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ethical practice. She brings a warm, empathic style to her work, helping people navigate stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression with patience and practical support.

Drawing on a client-focused approach, she works collaboratively to understand each person’s circumstances and to identify manageable steps toward improved wellbeing. Yolande creates an environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions openly and at their own pace, with a focus on developing coping skills that fit everyday life.

Yolande prefers to meet with clients via video and phone chat, offering a way to engage that can feel immediate and personal while fitting into busy schedules. Her practice emphasizes respectful listening, clear communication, and practical strategies tailored to each individual’s needs, whether they are dealing with life transitions, ongoing worries, or episodes of low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Empathic Online Support

Yolande Dewar uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills to change behaviours and emotional responses. CBT is often used for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, and panic, and emphasizes short-term, goal-focused work that produces tools clients can use day to day.

Alongside CBT, Yolande brings a warm, empathic, client-centered style that prioritizes listening and understanding. This approach supports people coping with grief, relationship challenges, life changes, and emotional overwhelm by creating space to explore feelings and values while developing realistic steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yolande works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to shape a plan that feels appropriate and achievable. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into modern life, offering flexibility in scheduling and modes of communication so clients can engage in the way that suits them best.