Ylenia Ceccarelli, NCPS

Ylenia Ceccarelli is a relationship counsellor who combines emotionally-focused work with attachment and client-centred approaches. She offers calm, direct support for people dealing with relationship stress, trust issues, or difficulties with intimacy. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and draw on practical steps as well as emotional reflection.

Ylenia trained in psychosocial studies and completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling with CPCAB accreditation. She is a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Her background includes voluntary leadership with the Samaritans, where she provided emotional support to people in crisis.

In sessions she looks for patterns in how people relate and helps them name and understand emotions connected to those patterns. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to explore attachment needs and to work on reconnecting after breaches of trust. Practical communication techniques and exercises influenced by the Gottman approach are used to improve everyday interactions.

Ylenia supports people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, parenting strain, and issues linked to identity and sexuality. She also works on specific relationship challenges such as infidelity, abandonment fears, blended family tensions, and difficulties with intimacy.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She tailors each session to the person or couple in front of her and focuses on clear goals that can be practised between sessions. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current session options before booking.

How attachment and emotionally-focused work translate online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and work on building healthier connections.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the emotions that drive relationship behaviour. It helps partners recognise and name feelings, step out of negative cycles, and practise new ways of responding to each other.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a non-directive space where the counsellor listens and reflects to help people find their own solutions. It supports self-understanding and personal choice about the next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and adapt techniques from different models as needed. This collaborative planning means sessions stay relevant to the person's or couple's immediate concerns.

Session options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Many people find that online or remote work helps fit counselling into a busy week, makes it easier to have brief check-ins, or reduces travel time. Ask about the practical arrangements available when you schedule so you can choose what suits your routine.