Yoky Yu

I have a holistic and somatic oriented approach in individual and couples therapy, influenced by Eastern healing philosophies such as Taoism and combined with modern therapeutic techniques (ex. somatic parts work, mindfulness & complex trauma work).

Key Principles: Integrative, Somatic and Relational. Unconditional positive regard; Inner child healing. Intuitive mindfulness. Congruence.

Testimonials:

Individual Therapy:

“Yoky is a beautiful, gentle soul!… I didn’t realize how much I needed her! She was very patient and attentive, and created a safe environment for me to be able to express myself comfortably. I think what made these sessions so special, was her ability to connect with my energy and help me touch deep into places I had avoided before. As hard as it was, she guided me into finding inner peace with the subject. I want to thank you, Yoky, for being the beautiful spirit that was sent to me.”

Couples Therapy:

“Working with Yoki has been great! We have greatly appreciated how her work is embodied and experiential, to the core of of our patterns and held with true compassion and curiosity. I highly recommend her!”

"Yoky helped us find the roots of our love with a gentle, fun, and tender approach. What really made the difference for us was that the sessions felt light, and were often concentrated on somatic practices as well as conversation. This is what we needed as we are both people who tend to be more in our heads, but it is in the body that trauma and other things are stored… Deeply grateful to her, our relationship truly changed since we worked with her."

Individual and couple’s therapy (Monogamous or Non-monogamous; cross-cultural/interracial). Stress, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Profession, Complex Trauma, Attachment Wounds, Intimate Relationships, Sexuality, Social Dynamics, Family, Cross-generational issues.
In-person therapy (in Barcelona center) and online.
Facilitator of healing group encounters and in-nature therapy.

2025:
-PESI: Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis
-Alumni assistant to SP level 2

2024-2025
-Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury Level 2
-Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) With Janina Fisher, Ph.D.

2023-2024
-Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Level 1
-Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (Embody Lab, U.S.A.)
-Systemic Relational Therapy (Barcelona, Spain)

-Indirect Continuous Education:
• Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential Strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body
• Healing in Couples Therapy: New Strategies to Rebuild Trust, Overcome Trauma & Save Relationships
• Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Course with Tammy Nelson
• Complex Trauma CertificationTraining Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/ CCTP-II) Course with JaninaFisher

2022-2023
Master in Integrative Humanistic Therapy (Instituto Carl Rogers, Spain)

2020-2021
Postgrad in Psychodrama Therapy and Group Therapy (University of Barcelona, Spain)
Shamanism Healing (Spain)

2019-2020
Master in Acting

2015-2018:
Workshops & Intensive Trainings:
-Satir Loss and Grief Healing
-Psychodynamic Group Therapy Training
-Drama Therapy
-Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound healing & Reiki.
-Professional coaching and facilitation diplomas (Strengths Coaching Gallup, International Coach Academy.)

2010-2013:
B.B.A Business Administration ( James Madison University, U.S.A.)