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Online Counselling based in Edinburgh, Scotland

About Me

Yvonni Gkergkes

I'm happy to share with you a few things about my personal and professional background. I lived, worked, and studied in four cities in the UK and Greece. I'm now based in Edinburgh for the last nine years. I spent almost a decade searching for a career I'd be passionate about in my studies and life experiences. And through my work experience in various supporting roles, I accumulated years of working with people. Perhaps like you, I've been through major life changes and challenges. Throughout the years, I found great support in my own psychotherapy sessions. I finally found that the best role for me is supporting others by being a counsellor. I started this career in 2018 and never looked back.

My educational background includes an HND and an HNC in Pluralistic and Integrative Counselling, and an honours and a master’s degree in Humanities & Social Sciences which enrich my counselling practice.

My studies in Humanities (history, sociology, anthropology) inform my counselling work and offer a unique blending and perspective, as I have deeply engaged with concepts like culture, identity, race, gender, religion, socio-economic status, and more. Social concepts that influence daily aspects of our lives and experiences.

To learn more about my approach and how I can support you, please visit my Services page.

Qualifications

  • Annual continuing professional development (CPD) on various mental health topics
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
  • British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Certificate of Proficiency
  • Higher National Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling
  • Higher National Certificate in Integrative Counselling
  • Counselling Skills Certificate
  • MSc in Contemporary History – Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Honours Degree in European Culture and Civilisation - Humanities & Social Sciences


Memberships

  • BACP: British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy – Being a member of the BACP means that my qualifications and experience have been approved by a well-established professional body in counselling and that I work within its Ethical Framework.
  • ICO: Information Commissioner’s Office – This means that your rights to your data and information shared with me are being upheld.
  • PVG: Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Testimonials

“The opportunity to express myself and explore my thoughts and feelings in a safe space was so valuable. It helped me better understand the place I was at emotionally, and to make a clear decision to move on from there.”

S.D., Edinburgh

“I was nervous about starting counselling and a little scared at what might find myself saying! Yvonni put me at ease very quickly and our sessions helped me make sense of my situation. I would recommend her very highly as a counsellor.”

A.M., Online Counselling

“Yvonne was very supportive and warm. She helped me explore different aspects and relationships of my life without hurry, and set and pursue new goals. I am so grateful for our work together.”

N.W., Online Counselling

Get in touch

If you have any questions about online counselling or to arrange an initial appointment without further obligation, please feel free to contact me.

An initial appointment will allow us to discuss what brings you to therapy and whether I am the right therapist for you.

I aim to reply within 48 hours. In the meantime, please feel free to visit my FAQs section.

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