Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye, HCPC

Dr. Ibrahim Ndabavunye is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings 17 years of experience working across public and private mental health services. He supports individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, anger, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and adjusting to life changes. Dr. Ndabavunye works in both English and French, and he accepts international clients, offering flexible options for people in different locations.

He practices with an integrative, person-focused approach, drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each client. He is registered with the HCPC - the Health and Care Professions Council - which is the UK regulator for many health professionals. From the first session he collaborates with clients to create an individualized plan that addresses their priorities and strengths, blending practical skills with reflective work.

Known for a compassionate, non-judgmental stance, Dr. Ndabavunye aims to provide a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that suits them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Ndabavunye commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. ACT focuses on values-based action and building psychological flexibility, while CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce distress and increase functioning.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns that shape current difficulties, which can be helpful for relationship strain, family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. These approaches are applied collaboratively, with the therapist and client deciding together which methods best fit the client’s goals, preferences, and cultural context.

Online therapy with Dr. Ndabavunye offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from different locations and at varied times. Working with a registered professional in these formats allows clients to continue therapy without disrupting daily routines and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.