- Attachment focused
- Emotionally centred
- English and Italian
About Ylenia
Ylenia Ceccarelli is a relationship counsellor who blends emotionally focused and attachment-based work with practical relationship tools. She offers warm, straightforward support to help people improve communication, rebuild trust, and manage major life changes. Ylenia speaks English and Italian and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions.
She trained in psychosocial studies and completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling, a CPCAB-accredited programme delivered by Relate. Ylenia is an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and she keeps up with continuing professional development and conference learning.
Her approach draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment principles and systemic ideas. She helps clients spot repetitive patterns, name difficult emotions, and find new ways to connect. Sessions are tailored to individual needs rather than using a single fixed method.
Ylenia has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, and she works with relationship difficulties including intimacy, communication problems and infidelity. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges and immigration-related strain.
Before specialising in relationship work, she volunteered as a Samaritans leader, providing emotional support to those in crisis. That background informs her calm, listening-led style and her emphasis on safety and respect in the counselling room.
People who choose her often want clear, practical help for everyday relationship problems and life transitions. If you want to explore how your past shapes your current relationships, she offers an approachable way to start that conversation.
How attachment and emotion-focused work translate online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and helps people recognise patterns that cause distance or conflict. It supports those struggling with trust, abandonment or recurring relationship cycles.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions in the moment, then using that awareness to shift how partners or individuals respond to each other. It can help with intimacy, repair after betrayal and reducing repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt sessions rather than imposing a single method. This means therapy can change as needs evolve and different techniques can be used together.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to access a therapist who speaks English or Italian without relocating, while keeping therapy practical and focused on everyday relationship change.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and helps with relationship concerns such as intimacy, communication problems and infidelity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas with systemic tools to identify patterns and improve connection in relationships.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has three years of experience, a degree in Psychosocial Studies, a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling and volunteer experience as a Samaritans leader.
What credential or registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.