Aby S. Yousefi
Psychodynamic Counsellor
With compassion, open-heartedness, and curiosity, I’ll help you uncover the patterns shaping your life. Together, we’ll work toward connecting with your authentic self, fostering clarity and growth.
I specialise in:
About me
In 2002 I embarked on a rigorous and enriching training at WPF in London that included depth work of an experiential, clinical and academic nature. I qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling in 2006.
Furthermore, having spent a significant part of my life as an expatriate, I've gained insight into the complexities that often arise following relocation to a foreign land. Such transitions can magnify existing issues, leaving individuals feeling exposed and besieged.
Clients commonly come to therapy with an array of concerns, such as:
- I feel like a fraud/imposter
- I am dependent on approval/validation of others
- I feel really empty inside
- I am really dissatisfied with my life right now
- I have a hard time trusting people
- I want to better understand myself and find clarity for my behaviour and patterns
- Something happened in my childhood that has started to bother me recently
- The effects of my/partner's anxiety and depression have started to compromise other areas of my life
- I struggle with insomnia and anxiety
- I want to improve my relationships with others
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy (IPT)
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
Primarily, my approach prioritises honouring the uniqueness of every client and the challenges they bring. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where individuals can delve into their emotions securely and according to their own timeline.
In my practice, I draw from a diverse therapeutic toolkit, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Compassionate Inquiry, all while remaining rooted in a psychodynamic foundation. I prioritize each client’s unique journey, supporting them in integrating their experiences into everyday life with intention and clarity.
I offer preparation and integration support for individuals exploring psychedelic experiences as part of their personal growth journey. Grounded in a psychodynamic approach, I help clients set meaningful intentions, process insights, and integrate these experiences in ways that foster lasting self-awareness and healing.
Psychedelics have long been recognized for their potential to deepen self-understanding, promote emotional healing, and expand consciousness. However, these experiences can be profound and challenging, requiring careful reflection and integration. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore these experiences—honouring their depth, helping them navigate difficult emotions, and making sense of the insights that arise.
Experience
2024 - Present Xenion - a psychosocial association providing therapy to refugees and victims of torture.
2020 - 2021 Online Trauma-informed individual counselling at Apranik and Omid Foundation. Working with survivors in refugee camps in Greece online.
2015 - 2023 Individual counselling and art workshops with various organisations in Berlin with migrant and refugee community in English and Farsi/Dari .
2006 - Present Set up private practice in London, UK and online
2002-2003 Counsellor and Group Co-ordinator at Kids Company in London working through play and art with primary school children.
2001-2002 Caseworker for victims of trauma at Freedom From Torture , London
Education
March 2024- Current - Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Institute of Psychedelic Therapy, UK 2022-23 - Compassionate Inquiry therapy training with Gabor Mate 2021 - EMDR Training - Integrated Trauma Solutions Ltd, UK 2005-6 - CBT Skills Course, WPF Therapy, London 2002- 2006 - Post Graduate Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling , WPF with University of Roehampton, UK
Services
Individual Session
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