Waverley Young, BACP
Waverley Young is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who works from a belief that better relationships with ourselves and others support wellbeing.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +10 more
About Waverley
Waverley Young is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who works from a belief that better relationships with ourselves and others support wellbeing. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds diplomas in counselling and cognitive behavioural approaches. Waverley often helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem.
He has worked in local authorities, children’s services, charities and independent practice.
Background and approach
That background means he is used to supporting people in different life situations, including those affected by adoption, fostering and care transitions. He also has experience running one-to-one and group sessions. Waverley blends client-centred listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused techniques.
Sessions focus on noticing patterns, testing small changes and building coping skills that fit everyday life. He aims to help people spot psychological barriers and take steps to move past them. He has specific experience with grief and bereavement work and is an accredited Cruse Bereavement Counsellor.
He has also worked with eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, family problems, parenting and men’s issues. That range shapes a flexible, direct approach. People who come to him can expect calm, straightforward conversations and practical tasks between sessions when useful.
He also provides clinical supervision to other counsellors. Waverley offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 93738 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Waverley works with
Everything Waverley lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Waverley lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, tackle low mood and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy is short-term and goal-oriented. It helps people find immediate steps that move them toward the changes they want, which suits worries about stress, problem-solving and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together you can try different ways of working and decide which methods feel most useful for your situation.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins and text-based messaging lets you reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varying routines, and they let therapists continue work with people who are in different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Waverley help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship or family difficulties. He also supports people with eating and body image issues, trauma, anger and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused work. The aim is to notice patterns, try small changes and build useful coping skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience across local authorities, children’s services, charities and independent practice. He has worked with people affected by adoption and fostering and with those leaving care.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds diplomas in counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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