Eleonore Igdemir

I currently have some availability on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.

'To my mind, in dealing with individuals, only individual understanding will do.' (Jung)

Each of us are on our own personal journeys with different and unique starting points. Counselling is a process that can help you understand and navigate life's many difficulties and crisis. it ultimately can enable you to integrate your own experiences and the many aspects of yourself.

Do  you feel you are stagnating and reproducing the same patterns in key aspects of your life. or you are going through a life crisis such as a relationship issue? Beginning counselling is a first significant step to self acceptance, empowerment and fulfilling your true potential, allowing healing from past traumas so that you can reclaim your present and future. 

Each person's narrative is different. in my therapeutic practice, I endeavour to be side by side with you, accompanying you without judgement whilst you explore your personal journey. I work in an integrative way, which means working flexibly and using different approaches in order to meet your individual needs.

My personal history of emigration means that I have a strong respect for difference and multiculturalism.  I keep in mind that no-one but the person themselves can truly know what the experience of prejudice was like for them.

My previous professional experience is within education, as a teacher, Senior Leader and consultant in Secondary schools. I have worked extensively with young people and adults, through coaching and mentoring. As such, I am well placed to understand the demands and stresses of the teaching profession. 

I work flexibly from my family home as well as in schools, with young people and adults.

Deciding to begin therapy may feel really daunting.  This is why I offer a free phone call consultation, where we can discuss the issues you want to look at, where I give you more information about sessions and answer any questions you may have.  Importantly, it will help you decide whether I would be the right person for you. 

 I can offer sessions in French and Italian.

Our first session will usually take longer than 50 minutes, as you will be given a space to  speak about what brings you to therapy, to meet me and get a sense whether this feels right for you. We will also complete an assessment.