Ada Yasemin Kardaş
Counsellor
I offer therapy in English and Turkish, with a multicultural perspective that ensures culturally sensitive and inclusive support. My goal is to help individuals stay in the present moment and find beauty in it.
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About me
Hi, I’m Ada! I have a deep interest in understanding the unique experiences that shape each individual’s journey. Originally from Turkey, I moved to the Netherlands at 18 to pursue my studies in psychology. I’ve also had the opportunity to live in Australia, which has given me a rich, multicultural perspective on life and mental well-being.
Having lived in different cultures, I know the challenges that come with adapting to new environments, especially when language and cultural differences are involved. These experiences have influenced my approach to therapy, ensuring that I create a space that is welcoming, inclusive, and attuned to each person’s unique background and needs.
My goal is to offer support rooted in empathy, helping individuals build self-awareness, understand themselves, and foster self-discovery. I’m here to accompany you on your emotional journey and offer guidance through it.
I also receive regular supervision from an experienced clinical psychologist to continuously grow as a psychologist and ensure the highest quality of care for my clients.
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Approach
Throughout my Master's studies, I was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I take an eclectic approach to therapy, combining various techniques to best meet each person’s unique needs. For example, I also obtained a certificate in Foundations of Logotherapy at the Viktor Frankl Institute. My aim is to support individuals in gaining freedom through their choices and decisions, helping them draw closer to their true selves. I also focus on fostering self-compassion, encouraging individuals to value and care for themselves, ultimately cultivating a healthier relationship with their inner world.
Experience
• Basispsycholoog at an GGZ, Rotterdam, Netherlands • Own Private Practice - 'Compassionate Minds Psychology' • Registered with the Nederlands Instituut voor Psychologen, PSYCHOLOOG NIP® number: 246304 • 2023-2024 Clinical Psychology Intern at Clinical Skills Lab (Utrecht University), Utrecht, the Netherlands
Education
2026 ISST approved Schema Therapy Training- Dutch Institute for Schema Therapy 2025 Foundations of Logotherapy- Victor Frankhl Institute of Logotherapy 2024 MSc in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2023 BSc in International Bachelor in Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2022 Undergraduate Exchange Semester at University of Sydney, Australia
Services
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