Challenging problems ~ Motivating minds
“Evidence-based psychological support—without long waiting lists. Structured resources + guidance from a trained practitioner.”
Online support across the UK
Practical tools for anxiety, low mood & stress
Weekly/fortnightly guidance
Confidential & professional
“If you’re in crisis or need urgent help, contact NHS 111 or 999.”
MISSION-DRIVEN
Our Guided Self-help program is a therapy-based service which bridges the gap between self-help and individual counselling, but why is it needed? Often, people have the best intentions of getting to grips with their mental health and accessing helpful information and online resources. However, after having started, they often stop before sufficient time has passed for benefits to be experienced.
It takes time, and practice to master any skill or habit. The same is true of bringing about positive changes in your mental health. It’s easy to get distracted after the initial novelty has worn off. However, with a little professional help, the right resources, and easy accessibility, you can overcome your barriers to motivation. Taking place online or by phone or text, this service offers accountability, encouragement and guidance through times when you may be tempted to slip back into unhelpful patterns.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day”
You wouldn’t expect to get a six-pack by going to the gym once or twice… it takes time, and practice to master skills and habits. The same is true of bringing about changes in mental health.
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The reason we provide the Guided Self-help service to individuals is rooted in the knowledge and experience of our founding psychologists.
Lowered motivation tends to go hand-in-hand with depression. Learned helplessness is when the individual thinks that whatever they try, they will most likely fail. Those with anxiety may be more able to access online wellbeing resources but struggle to decide which area to concentrate on or have difficulty keeping to one course at once. Our therapists are here to support you if you have depression and /or anxiety.
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Mental health materials created by our therapists and other experts in the field, can often lie dormant on people’s phones and computers. Our Guided Self-help service gives you access to digital mental health support through our website and raises your sense of confidence and motivation, which tends to be a barrier to positive mental health.
In line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, facilitated self-help is effective in helping adults in the workplace with a range of mental ill health issues, including anxiety and depression. It is especially useful for people who have tried self-care approaches with no improvements in their condition after a considerable length of time.
Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder…,
Those who enjoy good mental health, perform better, have higher attendance rates, are more engaged in their roles
What does it involve?
Our Guided Self-help service can be the key to unlocking the problem of non-action, and help you or your employees use the psychologist-created courses to overcome issues which affect you daily.
By text, phone, or MS Teams meetings, your dedicated YPS therapist will motivate you to take action. You will start learning new ways of improving your mood and reducing your stress.
Initially, you will have a 15-minute consultation on your area of need, goals, and time available, followed by phone, MS Teams, or text check-ins three times a week for six weeks. During this time, you will be encouraged to:
Progress towards wellbeing goals will be monitored by your YPS therapist. You will be helped to remove any barriers when following your chosen course, and use the strategies in your daily routine, to gain optimal mental health advantage.
Trained by a fully qualified and practicing psychologist, your dedicated therapist will guide you through the materials in one of the courses, motivate you to keep going, and help you on your journey to better mental health.
The Guided Self-help service is affordable at only £200, which includes the initial consultation and 18 telephone, MS Teams, or text conversations, plus access to our silver level membership for the duration of the therapy, with our compliments. More time can be made available to you if you wish to have longer with your therapist for a small, additional fee.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
