Waverley Young

Waverley Young is an accredited Cruse Bereavement Counsellor, an Integrative Counsellor and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years of professional experience. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has supported people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety and relationship difficulties.

His career has included roles in Local Authorities, children’s services, private practice and charitable organisations focused on adoption and fostering. He has worked directly with looked-after children and their families, and with young adults who have transitioned out of the care system.

Waverley has worked as a foster carer, family worker and private practitioner, offering counselling both one-to-one and in group settings. He also provides clinical supervision to other counsellors and therapists, supporting ethical practice and professional development.

His formal qualifications include a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Clinical Counselling Supervision and a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He is an accredited Cruse Bereavement Counsellor and holds NVP Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Children and Young People. He has undertaken further training in areas such as diversity, relationships, substance misuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and sexual orientation.

Waverley adopts an integrative approach that helps clients identify and overcome psychological barriers, strengthen relationships with themselves and others, and work towards greater self-awareness and well-being.