Ylenia Ceccarelli, NCPS
Relationship counsellor for individuals and couples
- Emotion-focused support
- Bilingual English and Italian
- NCPS accredited professional
About Ylenia Ceccarelli
Ylenia Ceccarelli is a relationship counsellor who supports individuals and couples working through communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, life transitions and emotional distress. She combines training in relationship therapy with practical experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress and the challenges that come with parenting, blended families and identity-related concerns.
As an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Ylenia follows professional standards that guide her therapeutic practice. Her academic background includes a degree in Psychosocial Studies and training in Principles of Psychodynamic Counselling. She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling, a CPCAB-accredited programme delivered in partnership with Relate, the UK organisation specialising in relationship support.
Her earlier work as a Samaritans volunteer leader contributed to hands-on experience offering emotional support, and she continues to update her skills through continuing professional development and attendance at BACP conferences. Ylenia integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with systemic techniques to help clients recognise recurring patterns, process strong emotions and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Ylenia works with a wide range of issues including trust and betrayal, communication problems, intimacy and sexual concerns, attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, family and immigration issues, and struggles with self-esteem, guilt or shame. Fluent in English and Italian, she aims to provide culturally sensitive, inclusive support. She also shares practical insights via her Instagram channel, Ylenia Therapy, and maintains a professional website at www.yleniatherapy.co.uk.
As an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Ylenia follows professional standards that guide her therapeutic practice. Her academic background includes a degree in Psychosocial Studies and training in Principles of Psychodynamic Counselling. She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling, a CPCAB-accredited programme delivered in partnership with Relate, the UK organisation specialising in relationship support.
Her earlier work as a Samaritans volunteer leader contributed to hands-on experience offering emotional support, and she continues to update her skills through continuing professional development and attendance at BACP conferences. Ylenia integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with systemic techniques to help clients recognise recurring patterns, process strong emotions and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Ylenia works with a wide range of issues including trust and betrayal, communication problems, intimacy and sexual concerns, attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, family and immigration issues, and struggles with self-esteem, guilt or shame. Fluent in English and Italian, she aims to provide culturally sensitive, inclusive support. She also shares practical insights via her Instagram channel, Ylenia Therapy, and maintains a professional website at www.yleniatherapy.co.uk.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ylenia Ceccarelli have?
Ylenia Ceccarelli has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Ylenia Ceccarelli a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which stands for the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.
In which languages does Ylenia Ceccarelli provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Italian.
Where is Ylenia Ceccarelli located?
Ylenia is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ylenia Ceccarelli as my therapist?
You can work with Ylenia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ylenia Ceccarelli work with international clients?
Ylenia Ceccarelli does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ylenia Ceccarelli 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and emotional work
Ylenia draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients and couples identify and work through the core emotions that shape relationship patterns. EFT focuses on understanding attachment needs and reshaping interactions so partners or individuals can respond to one another with greater warmth and clarity, which is helpful for trust issues, intimacy problems and emotional disconnection.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early bonds influence current relationships. This approach helps people recognise attachment styles, address feelings of abandonment or insecurity, and develop more secure ways of relating in family and romantic contexts.
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and collaboration to support self-understanding and personal growth. It is often well suited to people coping with anxiety, low self-esteem or life transitions who benefit from a supportive, non-directive approach.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Ylenia works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to tailor methods to each person’s goals, needs and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with Ylenia includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with daily commitments and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.