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Tranquil Minds Essex
Therapy

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About Me!

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I'm Yelda, she/her.

I am an integrative counsellor, working online and face to face in Chigwell/Barkingside.

 

Starting therapy can feel nerve wracking, especially if it is your first time seeking support. However, my aim is to make you feel safe and comfortable so that we can begin to explore what is troubling you.

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Life can be challenging and confusing. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or would like to understand yourself better, therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

My Approach and Qualifications

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My approach is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. Together, we can make sense of your experiences to gain greater self-awareness and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.

My practice is integrative and I draw from a range of different therapeutic modalities to best suit your needs. 

I studied and trained for four years and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).

I have worked in various settings including Spark and mentored young people in a local Secondary school. I have experience with working with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, self-harm, addiction, sexual abuse, grief, identity confusion and lack of direction and purpose.

Above all, I am committed to supporting you so that you feel empowered to access your own strengths and make the best choices for you. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and caring space to help you explore the issues and difficulties you may be experiencing at present. I work with adolescents and adults and always seek to tailor therapy to best suit you as an individual.


I have found therapy transformative in my own life and hope that it can be helpful for you too.


I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and welcome diversity of all kinds.

.I can provide short and longer-term therapy which we can discuss and agree upon at the initial assessment session, and also review regularly throughout our work together.

Counselling can be many things...

feeling comfortable enough to explore & challenge your inner world, core beliefs and to nurture self worth

an opportunity to look to the future & start making positive changes

being supported in the depths of depression, anxiety or grief without fear of judgement 

learning to be curious, congruent & confident

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a chance to explore past trauma or childhood experiences

an opportunity to pause, observe and reflect

support during or after a difficult life event or milestone

What is Humanistic Counselling?

* Humanistic psychology seeks to understand an individual's unique lived experience of the world, and focuses on the impact of thoughts, feelings and self- perception.

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* It places emphasis on the positive aspects of human nature and the belief that we are all capable of positive change and growth, whatever shape or form that may take

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* Humanistic counselling focuses on the here and now and on building self-awareness, compassion and resilience- seeking to empower individuals to take responsibility for their wellbeing and for creating a fulfilling life

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* The relationship between therapist and client is a collaborative one, without hierarchy and - perhaps unlike our well meaning family an friends - therapists are skilled in listening objectively without judgement, bias or agenda and in offering unconditional support 

FAQs

How soon will I feel better?

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Counselling itself does not provide solutions or a ‘cure’. Feeling better, healing and moving forward can take time and work.

Humanistic counselling is gentle, kind and compassionate but the process can be tough mentally, and it is good to be prepared for this.

My hope for you is that you will continue your journey of self-discovery and self-care long after our sessions together have ended.

How do I make contact?

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If you need emergency help, please see the Emergency Services section below.

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You can email, leave a voice message or text in the first instance. We will then arrange a (free) 15 minute chat on the phone in order for me to learn a bit more about what you are looking for and for us both to see if we might be a good fit.

We can then organise an initial face to face (or online) 50-minute session where we will discuss your situation in more depth and run through the practicalities of working together. This session will be payable at the normal fee which is required in advance of the session.

After this, you can decide if you wish to commit to working together going forward - there will be no pressure to make this decision on the spot.

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How do I cancel my appointment

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In the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your session I kindly request 48 hours advance notice.

Full payment will be necessary for missed or cancelled sessions where less than 48 hours notice is provided.

Emergency Helplines

If you’re thinking about suicide - or are concerned someone else is, you can get support here:

Immediate Services

Samaritans: call 116123

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If your life, or someone else's, is in immediate danger, call 999 

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or

 

go to your nearest A&E where staff are available 24/7

General services/ Adults:

For immediate (same or next day) mental health help & support:

 

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Call NHS 111 & select ‘mental health’ option

 

Call Samaritans on 116 123

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or

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Use Samaritans' 24/7 (free) text support: text 'shout' to 85258

For young people:

All Sorts (for young people identifying as LGBT+)

 

Childline: 0800 1111 (24/7)

 

Samaritans: call 116123 (24/7)

                  text "shout" to 852

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Young Minds: text YM to 85258 (24/7 avaiability & free)

If you are a concerned parent, please contact the Young Minds Parent Helpline at 0808 8025544

Email

Phone

+44 7768136621

Face-to-Face location

Barkingside / Chigwell

Essex

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I also conduct online sessions on Zoom, TEAMS or Skype.

Availability

My availability is flexible to accommodate your needs, with sessions offered every day of the week. Simply reach out and we'll discuss a time that works best for you.

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