Tina Yuen

My working days are Monday to Friday, and I am able to be flexible in terms of time - ranging from daytime to early evening.  

I am a psychodynamic therapist and I work with my clients to bring the unconscious to the conscious, going back to childhood and looking at the relationships formed and how these patterns of relating replay themselves in current life.  Clients are able to gain self awareness when they are able to see how they behave/think/feel and the potential root of it.  Also, clients can also gain a sense of control and direction for their lives going forward as they break the life-long habits of relating in a certain way and learn new and 'healthier' patterns, thought processes and how better to deal with negative emotions. 

I am here to provide that safe and non-judgemental space and environment, so that you can express and explore freely. I will walk alongside you, pointing out things of significance along the way and giving you the space and time to think, feel and process, before we continue our journey together. Sometimes, the destination of our journey won't be easily defined, other times it may feel that you are stuck in the same spot. However, with each session, you are taking a step forward (even if it involves going back into your past).

Therapy is not easy. It requires you to want to change, to be willing to do the work for discovery and change. I cannot say that I will make it easy or easier, but I can say that I will be with you every step of the way, for as long as it is needed. 

The first session consists of an initial assessment in which I will ask direct questions to get to know you better, what your presenting issues are, and how I could be of support and assistance.  It also provides you with the chance to ask any questions you may have, to see if I match your expectations, and to gauge if you feel you could work with me.  This would be the only session I will have pen and paper to make notes and record your answers. There is absolutely no obligation to continue with sessions if you decide I am not the one for you. This sessions is chargeable at the same rates as normal sessions, namely £60 for an online session (via Google Meet) or £75 for an in-person session.