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Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye, HCPC

Experienced UK clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety
  • 17 years experience
  • Speaks English and French
  • Multicultural focus

About Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye

Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye is a UK-based Clinical Psychologist and Senior Counsellor registered with the HCPC, a UK professional regulator for certain health practitioners. He brings 17 years of experience working across public and private mental health services and supports individuals and families dealing with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also addresses multicultural concerns and conducts therapy in both English and French.

His practice is integrative, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. From the first session he collaborates with the individual to shape a personalised plan that balances practical skills, emotional processing, and longer term goals. He adopts a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and aims to combine evidence-informed techniques with attention to personal values and cultural context.

Dr Ndabavunye focuses on helping people develop strategies to manage everyday challenges, process difficult experiences, and strengthen relationships. He emphasizes respectful, culturally sensitive work and adapts methods to suit each person rather than applying a single predetermined model.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Multicultural concerns

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye have?

Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye has 17 years of experience working in mental health services across public and private settings.

Is Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye a registered therapist?

Yes. He is registered with the HCPC, which is the UK regulator for certain health professionals.

In which languages does Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and French.

Where is Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye located?

Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye as my therapist?

When working with clients he uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that he is not currently accepting new clients; the listed modalities reflect the ways he conducts therapy when taking new people.

Does Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye work with international clients?

Yes, he works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is a quick process: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Dr. Ndabavunye is not currently accepting new clients, so availability to work with him may be limited.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Benefits



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that align with personal values; it is often helpful for anxiety, persistent stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships, exploring how early bonds shape current relationship difficulties and emotional responses; it can be useful for intimacy issues, family concerns, and trauma-related relational problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through practical exercises and skills training, often supporting progress with depression, anxiety, sleeping, and coping with change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may blend techniques from different models to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to schedule support around work, family, and other commitments. For many people online formats increase consistency of care and make it simpler to try approaches that best suit their life circumstances.

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