Yolande Dewar

BACP · United Kingdom

Calm practical support for life’s difficult moments

Experience

14 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Yolande

Yolande Dewar helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She supports those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting pressures and difficulties with sleep or eating. Yolande also works with people coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome.

Her manner is warm and empathic. She focuses on clear, practical steps that people can use between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what feels manageable for each person.

Background and approach

Yolande aims to make sessions feel calm and focused rather than overwhelming. Yolande uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often shortening it to CBT, to help people spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse. She helps set small, realistic goals and tries out different ways of coping that fit daily life.

Sessions may include simple exercises and reflections to practise outside appointments. People can choose video calls or phone sessions, which Yolande prefers, as well as live chat and text-based messaging. She draws on 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom to shape practical support around each person’s situation.

Her work also covers concerns such as obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, feelings of guilt and shame, hoarding, and the strain of caring for others. Yolande aims to help people find clearer thinking, steadier routines and more self-compassion as they move forward.

What Yolande works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Yolande works

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Yolande among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

CBT and practical therapy online

Yolande uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often called CBT, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks and many stress-related problems because it focuses on small, practical changes and clear actions to try between sessions.

The therapist will work together with each person to find the best approach. That means discussing your goals, testing what helps, and adjusting methods if something does not fit. This is a collaborative process where the plan is shaped by what works for you rather than a fixed formula.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are often easier when internet bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for people who prefer writing or need flexible, on-the-go contact. All of these formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and other commitments, while keeping the focus on practical progress and steady steps forward.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Yolande commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and trauma-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Yolande brings a warm, empathic manner and a calm pace. She focuses on practical steps and short-term goals you can try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and draws on that experience when helping people with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Yolande holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the style that fits their day.

How does cost work for sessions?

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 her?

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