- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Gottman-informed tools
About Ylenia
Ylenia Ceccarelli is a Relationship Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Ylenia helps individuals and couples notice and change repeating patterns in their relationships. She focuses on communication problems, trust issues and healing after betrayal. She also supports people facing major life changes such as separation, parenthood or relocation.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening. In practical terms that means helping clients name hard emotions, look at what those feelings trigger in relationships, and try different ways of responding. She also uses tools from the Gottman method and systemic thinking when they fit the situation.
Ylenia trained in Psychosocial Studies and completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling through a CPCAB-accredited programme. She has experience volunteering as a Samaritans volunteer leader, where she provided emotional support and listening skills.
She works with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, body image, family and parenting questions, attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome related challenges, infidelity, and immigration-related stresses. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online booking route.
How EFT and attachment ideas translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name the core emotions that shape relationship patterns. It focuses on feelings, how they are expressed, and how partners or others respond to those feelings, which can help with communication problems and intimacy concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current attachment needs and how those needs affect close relationships today. It can be useful for people coping with abandonment, trust issues or repeated conflict cycles.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises active listening and the person’s own goals. The counsellor follows the client’s pace and prioritises what feels most urgent for them, which can support work on self-esteem, anxiety and life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape what happens in sessions and how progress is measured.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, to schedule around work or childcare, or to have shorter check-ins when they need them. If you prefer specific practical arrangements, mention them when you complete the short matching questionnaire and the therapist will discuss how to make sessions workable for you.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues plus related concerns such as trust, communication and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred approaches to help people name feelings and shift recurring patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a relationship counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.