Yvonni Gkergkes
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
Availability
I currently offer sessions in-person in central Edinburgh and online via Zoom.
Current availability:
A few 50-minute weekly slots on Wednesdays and Thursdays for online sessions.
A few 50-minute weekly slots on Fridays and Saturdays for in-person sessions.
Please email me for details.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm a Pluralistic/Integrative counsellor with a passion for helping people cope, overcome their difficulties and improve their wellbeing.
Do you sometimes feel unheard, misunderstood, or overwhelmed? Do you ruminate about the past, struggle with anxiety or feel like you cannot meet your wants and needs? Do you want to understand and process your emotions to enjoy life more?
Counselling can help you!
Low mood and anxiety can accumulate from daily stress and can also stem from past trauma and our upbringing. Often, when we experience intense life changes and stressors, our wellbeing takes a blow and we might feel overwhelmed and confused. Sometimes we might feel this way 'without apparent reason'.
Let’s talk about it! It helps immensely to have a safe and confidential space where our concerns are heard and understood in a warm and non-judgmental way. I strive to create such a space where insight, new perspectives, solutions, and growth, can be cultivated.
To find out more, I invite you to visit my website letstalkaboutitcounselling.co.uk
Practice description
I work pluralistically, meaning that I derive tools from the various psychotherapeutic modalities (CBT, Person-centred, Psychodynamic) and tailor them to each client's unique needs. It also means that I work collaboratively with my clients.
Working with me, you’ll have a safe space to bring in your concerns. We’ll work together to clarify your needs and goals. These could be: coping with a challenging situation, becoming more assertive, gaining self-understanding and emotional education, managing stress, improving your self-esteem or enriching your communication skills. I’ll walk alongside you and gently guide your way towards your goals.
My first session
I understand that finding 'the right counsellor' can be a stressful experience. For this reason, I offer an initial appointment, without any further obligation.
This initial appointment lasts about 30/40 minutes and is at a reduced fee of £20.
Weekly counselling sessions last 50 minutes, are booked a week in advance and cost £60 for online and £65 for in-person.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Personal development, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
English, Greek