Yasmine S Sommers

As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from multiple schools of psychotherapy to help you identify your core emotional challenges and support your emotional growth and therapeutic goals. I frequently integrate Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). This approach distils the most effective elements of psychodynamic therapy into a more targeted strategy to promote transformation. It emphasises our conscious and unconscious interactions with ourselves and others, with an emphasis on the experiential—because just talking about things is not enough: there must be a deeper embodiment of change that comes through the felt experience of change, rather than insight alone. This is a relatively directive approach, which means the therapist does not take a passive role but is actively engaged and works alongside you to deepen emotional processing in a safe and supportive way. Alongside AEDP, I also draw from other modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), which provides a framework for working with distinct inner “parts” of ourselves so that we can develop integration and self-compassion; Sensorimotor and body-based practices; ACT and Mindfulness-based approaches; Gestalt chair work; and experiential inquiry, which invite us into present-moment awareness. My approach is tailor-made for each client as I tune into your unique lived experience.

Who I Work With: I work with individuals and couples (18+) in both short- and longer-term therapy. I support clients with a range of concerns, including: Depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout Trauma and emotional overwhelm Relationship challenges and family/attachment dynamics Identity exploration and life transitions ADHD and Autism (ASD) I have a particular interest in collaborating with neurodiverse clients and offer support to individuals facing challenges such as workplace navigation, relationship difficulties, and the grief associated with late diagnosis.

Additional Background: My experience in the entertainment industry—where storytelling illuminates the human condition—has deepened my understanding of the conflicts and shadow aspects we all face, as well as our profound capacity for transformation.

https://sommerspsychotherapy.com/

Worked with a range of presentations such as Neurodiversity; Trauma; Attachment and Relationship challenges; Self-worth issues; Anxiety and Depression; Bereavement; Stress; Emotional regulation; Existential / midlife crisis.

• Advanced PostGrad - PGCIP - Regents University London. Systemic & Psycho-Sexual / Gestalt / Jung / Transpersonal
• MA Psychotherapy & Counselling - Regents University London. Psychoanalytic / Existential / Humanistic / CBT
• Post Graduate diploma (PGDip) Psychotherapy & Counselling - Regents University London
• Transitions Cert - Re-vision: Counselling & Psychology with a soulful perspective.
• MA Theatre Directing (Distinction) – E15
• PostGrad Diploma Meisner Technique – Joanne Baron & D.W. Brown Studios Los Angeles.
• PostGrad – LAMDA.
• BA Economics – University College London (UCL).