- Addictions and recovery
- Grief and end of life
- Trauma and relationships
About Tatyana
Tatyana Sibthorpe is a counsellor who draws on 16 years of practice to support people through difficult life moments. She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. Tatyana speaks English and Russian and practises in the United Kingdom.
She starts by treating each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual. That means practical goals and a plan that fits the person's life.
Her approach blends methods that help with thoughts, feelings and relationships. Sessions can include trying new coping skills, learning to notice unhelpful patterns, and practising clearer communication. The aim is to give tools people can use between meetings.
Tatyana has supported people facing career disruption, chronic health issues and caregiver stress. She also helps with intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and self-esteem struggles. Her work includes addressing attachment and abandonment issues where these come up.
Clients can expect a calm, steady way of working that focuses on small changes. Tatyana will tailor the conversation and the plan to each person’s needs. Taking the first step is often the hardest, and she offers practical support as people move forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options
Tatyana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and then take steps that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people build safer ways of relating and communicating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and help choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist who speaks your language even if you are in a different country. Registered or accredited professionals offer online sessions and can explain which format best matches your needs during the first scheduling step.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
She helps with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and carer stress, among others.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Work is collaborative and practical, using approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred discussion to build coping skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Tatyana has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.