Yulia | Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Introduction

I am a trauma-informed psychodynamic psychotherapist working with young adults and adults who feel overwhelmed, unseen, or stuck in repetitive patterns, and who may feel hurt or worried about their relationships and future. You may appear to be coping on the outside, keeping up with daily life, while internally carrying stress, anxiety, or a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right.

This can feel exhausting, especially when there is a strong desire to get rid of symptoms and wake up feeling “normal",  lighter, or more like yourself again. While easing distress is important, our work together won’t stop there. We will take time to understand what lies beneath your difficulties and how your experiences, relationships, and inner world have shaped the way you feel, behave, and relate to others today. Through this deeper work and understanding, we can move toward lasting, meaningful change in yourself, your relationships, and your life.

Alongside my clinical training and my work across a range of settings, including suicide prevention charities and higher education, my approach has been shaped by lived experience. I have spent many years navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of starting again. Before becoming a therapist, I worked closely with women experiencing changes in their appearance, including hair loss, weight changes, and menopause. This experience continues to inform my understanding of identity, self-image, and the emotional impact of how we feel in our bodies.

I believe that therapy should be tailored to the client’s specific needs, personality, cultural background and goals. Our work will move at a pace that feels right for you. Over time, therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, improve your relationships, and find more authentic ways of living, while feeling more able to navigate difficult emotions. You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. We can start with a conversation and see whether working together feels like the right fit.