Tatyana Sibthorpe

• Addictions support
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Tatyana

Tatyana Sibthorpe works on addictions, relationship problems, trauma and career difficulties using conversational, practical methods. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 16 years of professional experience.

Tatyana keeps sessions direct and focused. She listens to what matters to the client, then uses clear steps from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings and everyday actions that get in the way of change.

Her practice includes a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger and stress. She also works with issues around intimacy, self-esteem, eating and sleeping, and challenges linked to caregiving, chronic illness and ageing. Practical coping skills and behavioural strategies are used alongside discussion of past experiences where helpful.

Tatyana also supports people facing identity and relationship complexities, including LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care topics, blended family tensions and communication problems. She draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for emotion regulation when needed and Client-Centred techniques to keep sessions person-focused.

Sessions are conducted in English and Russian. International clients can be seen. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the matching questionnaire and book a first session.

How Tatyana uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical techniques to change thinking and behaviour, and can be useful for depression, anxiety and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. That means trying methods that fit the person's situation and adjusting the plan over time if something is not helpful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and caregiving commitments, and they can reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions may also suit shorter check-ins, when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange, or when being on camera is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals typically adapt materials and exercises so they work well in a remote setting.

Topics Tatyana lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Hypnotherapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Tatyana

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Client-Centred methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Russian?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.