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Waverley Young, BACP

Experienced UK counsellor for grief and relationships
  • 15 years experience
  • BACP member
  • Accepting international clients

About Waverley Young

Waverley Young is a United Kingdom based counsellor with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges. He combines training in cognitive behavioural approaches with integrative practice and accredited bereavement work to tailor support to each person's needs. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) he follows recognised professional standards in his work and brings qualifications that include diplomas in counselling, clinical supervision and cognitive behavioural therapy, plus accreditation as a Cruse Bereavement Counsellor - a qualification focused on supporting those affected by loss.

Across local authorities, children’s services, private practice and charitable organisations specialising in adoption and fostering, Waverley has worked with individuals, families and groups. His background includes roles as a foster carer and family worker, and he has particular experience supporting looked-after children, care leavers and their families. This breadth of practice informs his work with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, eating and body image concerns, and parenting challenges.

Waverley offers a collaborative style that helps people identify psychological barriers and build practical steps toward change. He also provides clinical supervision to other counsellors and therapists, helping to maintain ethical practice and professional development. Committed to ongoing learning, he has undertaken training across diversity, substance misuse, eating disorders, sexual orientation and related areas to better meet the needs of a varied client base.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Waverley Young have?

Waverley Young has 15 years of professional experience in counselling and related roles.

Is Waverley Young a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages does Waverley Young provide therapy?

Waverley provides therapy in English.

Where is Waverley Young located?

Waverley is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Waverley Young as my therapist?

You can work with Waverley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Waverley Young work with international clients?

Yes, Waverley works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Waverley Young cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Waverley. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches that guide online therapy



Waverley works with client-centered therapy, which places the client’s perspective at the heart of each session and supports self-exploration, self-worth and improved relationships through empathic listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, another core approach he uses, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, depression and stress-related symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these methods by concentrating on practical goals and immediate steps clients can take to manage life changes and resolve pressing difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Waverley will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access this support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, offer continuity when in-person appointments are difficult, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

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