Emotional Wellbeing Quiz | YPS Psychology Ltd UK

Take the 2-minute Emotional Wellbeing Quiz

Choose the option that fits best right now.

 

Private • Psychologist-led • Not a diagnosis — just a helpful starting point.

 

You’ll get your result instantly on this page.

Which feels most like you lately?

The Overloaded Achiever

Your result: The Overloaded Achiever

You look capable — but your system is carrying too much. You may be coping outwardly while feeling tense, “switched on”, and guilty when you rest.

Common signs

First 3 steps to relieving symptoms:

  1. 60 seconds of longer exhales (4 in / 6 out × 5)
  2. Choose one task and do it “good enough”
  3. Reduce one checking habit by one notch

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On the Edge of Burnout

Your result: On the Edge of Burnout

You may feel drained, flat, and running on fumes. Even rest doesn’t feel like it restores you fully.

Common signs

First 3 steps to relieving symptoms:

  1. Identify one load you can reduce this week (even small)
  2. Protect a consistent wind-down routine
  3. Choose one non-negotiable boundary (time/energy)

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The Overthinking Loop

Your result: The Overthinking Loop

Your mind is trying to keep you safe by planning, analysing and scanning — but it’s leaving you mentally exhausted.

Common signs:

First 3 steps to relieving symptoms:

  1. Set a 5-minute “worry window” then close it
  2. Write the worry + one realistic next step
  3. Reduce reassurance seeking by one notch

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The People-Pleaser Pressure

Your result: The People-Pleaser Pressure

You’re tuned into everyone else — and your needs come last. Guilt and fear of letting people down keep you over-giving.

Common signs:

First 3 steps to relieving symptoms:

  1. Practise “I can’t today, but I can…”
  2. Choose one boundary and repeat it calmly
  3. Replace guilt-talk with “rest is responsible”

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Nervous System Overdrive

Your result: Nervous System Overdrive

Your body feels tense, wired, or unsettled more than you’d like. This is often a sign your nervous system needs consistent downshifts.

Common signs:

First 3 steps to relieving symptoms :

  1. Longer exhale breathing (60 seconds) twice daily
  2. Orienting: name 3 safe/neutral things you see
  3. One “micro-reset” break daily (2 minutes)

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Paul – Lead Account Manager

Working alongside Dr Yates, Paul ensures that services are well organised, accessible and delivered with care.

Paul oversees client relationships and supports the smooth running and development of YPS, helping individuals, families and organisations feel confident and supported from first contact onwards.

Paul’s focus includes:

  • Building strong, steady client relationships
  • Ensuring services are clear and easy to navigate
  • Supporting the growth and stability of YPS creating welcoming experiences that feel calm and reassuring
  • Web development, and videography
  • He ensures that YPS remains grounded, responsive and is focused on helping people move forward with confidence.

Paul leads on client relationship management, service coordination and organisational development. Paul works closely with schools, families and partner organisations to ensure clarity of communication, timely delivery and high service standards.

He supports referral pathways, contractual arrangements and long-term partnership development, helping ensure services remain consistent, reliable and professionally delivered.

Outside of work, Paul’s main passion is Walking Football. He plays for East Devon, Devonshire County, and South West County. His biggest achievement is having trials with the Over 50s England Walking Football group in 2025. He also enjoys restoring and driving classic cars. 

Joseph - Assistant Psychologist

BSc Hons in Tourism Management, Tourism, and Business Management, MSc Psychology Conversion, MSc Occupational Psychology

Working under the clinical supervision of Dr Yvonne Yates, Joseph supports the assessment and development of psychological services across the organisation.

Joseph’s work focuses on:

  • Supporting psychological assessment processes
  • Assisting in the preparation of structured reports
  • Contributing to the development of wellbeing and learning resources, and delivering training
  • Supporting data organisation and research-informed practice
  • Assisting with service delivery coordination

He has a strong interest in evidence-based psychology and values clarity, structure and ethical practice.

Outside of work, Joseph enjoys spending time with his springer spaniel, Willow, and going for long walks with her and the family. When he can, he hits the ski slopes on his snowboard, and he also likes ice-skating. 

Dr Yates - CEO, Lead Psychologist

HCPC-Registered Educational Psychologist | Founder, YPS Psychology Ltd

Dr Yates has speciailist expertise in ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning differences (SpLD), and emotional wellbeing with children, young people, and adults.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) and has extensive experience delivering:

• Educational psychology assessments, including ADHD and SpLD
• Mental health assessment and therapy
• Social skills and emotional regulation support

Dr Yates has worked in public organisations, including, schools, the NHS, and local authorities, and in private practice, for universities, colleges, and therapy healthcare bodies, such as, AXA PPP and Bupa. 

She is the author of Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and has published peer-reviewed research on adolescent wellbeing.

Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical, real-life strategies that help individuals feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to succeed at school, university, and work.

Outside of work, Dr Yates is an avid crocheter and is also quite partial to silent discos. She looks forward to spending evenings by the fire, and watching movies with the family whilst creating her latest crochet piece.