William Evans , BACP

William Evans is a fully qualified, insured and professionally registered integrative therapeutic counsellor based in Brandon, Suffolk who works with both adults and young people. He practices from an integrative standpoint, blending person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches to tailor support to each person's unique history and needs.

He prioritises a warm, empathic relationship and creates a safe, supportive space where exploration and self-reflection can lead to greater understanding and meaningful change. His work uses exploratory questioning and reflective dialogue to help clients gain insight, increase a sense of control and develop practical ways to manage life challenges.

William has experience working creatively with children and young people in group settings and continues to provide one-to-one counselling and support for young people, including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated needs, as well as neurotypical young people. He has undertaken LGBTQ+ awareness training and welcomes work with people from LGBTQ+ communities.

In recent practice he has focused on men’s mental health, examining how social expectations around gender can influence rates of depression and suicide, and he aims to support individuality, autonomy and wellbeing. His training includes a Level 6 BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (FdA) and a Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds MBACP membership.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

William Evans draws on client-centred principles to create an accepting, non-judgemental space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach helps people who need support with self-esteem, relationship issues and life changes by emphasizing empathy and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress and addictive behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for people working with abandonment, attachment difficulties and intimacy-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. William works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as understanding grows. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face interaction from different locations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to access regular therapy around work, family commitments or mobility limitations, supporting continuity and consistency in care.