- Person-centred approach
- CBT and psychodynamic tools
- Practical goal setting
About Sukhbinder
Sukhbinder Yip is a counsellor with sixteen years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP member, and she encourages people to take the first step towards support. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about worries and find practical ways forward.
People come to her for help with stress, anxiety and depression. She also works with grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem. Additional areas she helps with include body image, eating and food-related issues, relationship and family problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Sukhbinder uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and building rapport. She combines this with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas when these fit a person’s needs. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to help set small, achievable goals.
Her way of working is collaborative. She invites people to take part in choosing approaches and strategies that suit them. The aim is to identify strengths, increase confidence and support people to make practical changes in day-to-day life.
Sukhbinder emphasises clear professional boundaries and respect for individual autonomy. She has experience in domestic and sexual violence work and has completed safeguarding training with the NSPCC. Many clients find her compassionate and straightforward when working through difficult issues.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Sukhbinder blends person-centred care with cognitive behavioural ideas to shape online sessions. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people feel understood, which can make it easier to talk about work stress, low mood or grief. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety or panic symptoms. Psychodynamic ideas can be drawn on to explore patterns from the past that affect current relationships and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sukhbinder works collaboratively with each person to decide what to try first and to adjust methods as needs and goals change. Clients are invited to give feedback and to take an active role in choosing strategies that feel useful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, and they can reduce travel time and scheduling friction. Online work also allows for a shorter check-in when needed or options that don’t require being on camera, depending on what's offered. Registered or accredited professionals can help match session style to your daily routines and goals so therapy fits into your life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sukhbinder works with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of related issues such as body image, eating problems, panic, and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her core style is person-centred, which means she focuses on listening and building rapport. She also uses CBT, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques when these match a person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has sixteen years of professional experience working in counselling and related fields, including work with domestic and sexual violence.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients receive therapy?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.