Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach to Therapy

You: Your Unique Experience

Your life experiences are unique, and your story is always of value. We commit to a focus on “what has happened to you,” rather than what may be perceived as wrong. This provides a confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore emotions, recognize patterns, and build self-compassion.

Me: Our Professional Commitment

We are a team of highly trained counsellors/psychotherapists accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our training and ongoing membership ensure that we adhere to the highest professional standards, including regular supervision and continued development. We utilise a humanistic, non-directive approach to empower you, enabling you to discover your own solutions without advice or coaching.

Us: The Collaborative Relationship

The foundation of effective therapy is the relationship and trust built between us. We want you to feel comfortable, and to initiate this process, we offer a pre-counselling phone consultation. This allows you to ask questions and assess if our fit is right. Through this vital collaboration, we can help you find a way forward, together.

What Can I Expect from Therapy?

Therapy at You Me Us in York is a collaborative and highly personalized experience. As Person-Centred and integrative practitioners, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. You can expect a calm, non-judgmental space where we focus entirely on your unique experiences and goals. We’ll be alongside you as you explore what’s causing distress, helping you connect to your emotions and gain deeper self-awareness.

You can expect to learn new coping skills, feel a noticeable ease in stress and anxiety, and walk away with significantly improved confidence and a clearer understanding of your true self.

Benefits for Different Clients

For couples, you can expect to move past cycles of blame and stagnation. The focus is on improving communication, identifying unhelpful patterns, and ultimately strengthening the connection and mutual respect in your relationship.

For young people (14+), therapy offers specialist support to navigate the pressures of school, family, and peers. We help young adults develop practical skills to manage overwhelming feelings, build resilience, and gain a sense of control over their emotional world.