Dr Ekaterina Yurtaeva
Counselling Psychologist
Conditions treated
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anger problems
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Drug addiction
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Memory problems
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postnatal depression
- Psychosexual difficulties
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Work-related stress
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approach
Languages spoken
- English, Russian, Ukrainian
Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships
- Doctorate of Counselling Psychology
- HCPC accredited
Professional experience
Dr Ekaterina Yurtaeva is a Counselling Psychologist, registered and licensed as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council in England (UK). In her clinical practice, she works with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She has extensive experience working with adult populations in the NHS and the private sector, including providing mental health support to frontline and emergency NHS staff, as well as individuals experiencing acute distress and psychological trauma.
Personal statement
Dr Ekaterina Yurtaeva practices using an integrative approach that combines traditional CBT with third-wave therapies, including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She also works in a trauma-informed, humanistic, and relational way that recognises the uniqueness of each individual’s subjective experiences and places emphasis on a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Throughout her training and in her professional roles, she has worked with adults experiencing a range of acute and chronic difficulties, including complex trauma, PTSD, work-related stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, and chronic health conditions.
Additional information about research, publications and interests
Dr Ekaterina Yurtaeva has co-authored a chapter entitled “The Role of Culture in Intercultural Love and Romantic Relationships” in The Routledge International Handbook of Interracial and Intercultural Relationships and Mental Health.
She has a special interest in working with culturally diverse individuals and continues to develop and publish research in this area.
Publications
- Yurtaeva, E. & Charura, D. (2024). Comprehensive scoping review of research on intercultural love and romantic relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 41(6), 1654-1676. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407524122879
- Yurtaeva, E. & Groves, E. (2025). Improving outcomes for traumatised health and social care staff through the implementation of a trauma pathway within an NHS staff support service: A case study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice (under peer-review)
