- Client-centred therapy
- Expressive therapies
- Family dispute mediation
About Yvette
Yvette Strawbridge is a PACFA counsellor with 32 years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults on relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and self-esteem concerns. She also lists a wide range of related areas such as communication problems, divorce and separation, grief and end-of-life concerns and isolation.
Yvette uses a client-centred approach. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her and their goals. She combines talk therapy with expressive methods such as sand tray, art therapy and psychodrama when these fit a person's needs.
Her background includes work as a clinical counsellor, psychotherapist and a credentialed mental health practitioner. She is also an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and mediator, and has experience with Child Inclusive Mediation after parental separation.
In session she often blends a biopsychosocial view with practical, solution-focused steps. That can mean mapping how relationships, work and physical health interact, then choosing small, achievable changes to test between sessions.
Many people come to her with relationship breakdowns, mixed-family challenges or questions about intimacy and identity. She also supports those facing cancer, ageing issues or the strain of caregiving. Her long experience includes working with clients who identify as autistic and with concerns around gender dysphoria.
If someone wants to start, the usual first step is a short intake to clarify priorities and plan the first session. Prospective clients should use the online matching and booking route to begin the process.
How client-centred practice translates to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of conversations. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most to the person and follows their pace and priorities. This approach helps with difficulties in relationships, intimacy, self-esteem and trauma-related concerns by focusing on understanding and practical next steps.Yvette also uses expressive approaches such as art-based work and psychodrama when they suit a person's needs. These methods let someone work with feelings and memories in ways other than only talking, which can be useful for trauma, grief and family-of-origin issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try, review how they are working and adjust as needed. That shared planning helps match techniques to goals and everyday constraints.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, reduce commute time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone choose interactions that suit them, for example using audio-only rather than video to reduce bandwidth or doing a brief session during a work break.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues, plus self-esteem. Additional areas include grief, communication problems and separation matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises client-centred therapy that focuses on the person's goals and perspective. She may add expressive methods such as sand tray, art therapy or psychodrama when helpful.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 32 years of clinical experience working with adults in counselling and psychotherapy roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA registered and located in Australia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.