Yun-Ting Chou, BACP

Yun-Ting Chou (Tammy) helps people who feel stuck in relationships, family life, or their own sense of self. She supports those coping with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addictions and issues around intimacy. People concerned about identity, immigration, body image or feelings of emptiness can also find a listening ear. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.

Her style blends relational and humanistic ideas with several psychotherapy approaches. She aims for a warm, non-judgemental space and a collaborative working relationship. Conversations balance honest reflection with practical steps people can try between sessions.

Yun-Ting has three years' experience as a counsellor and a BACP credential, which is listed as BACP. She has volunteered with Cruse Leeds supporting people through bereavement since 2022 and previously worked for eight years as a Mandarin teacher in schools and independent settings. That background informs her interest in immigration and cultural issues.

In a session she listens first, then helps make sense of patterns in relationships and emotions. Therapy may involve looking at attachment patterns, the stories people tell about themselves, and small behavioural changes to reduce distress. She uses tools chosen to fit each person's goals rather than a single preset method.

Outside work she enjoys hiking, cooking and reading, and takes part in peer groups with UK therapists to keep developing her practice. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people understand clinginess, avoidance, trust issues and how to build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace; this approach is useful for work on self-esteem, identity and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses practical experiments and exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to the person's concerns and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Goals and tools are reviewed together so the approach can change over time if needed.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or flexible timing when days are tight. Many people find that talking from a familiar setting helps them focus on practical problems and try out new behaviours between sessions.