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Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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Yvonni Gkergkes

Counsellor, MSc, MBACP (she, her)

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Edinburgh EH8
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Hello and welcome! I'm a Pluralistic/Integrative counsellor passionate about supporting people to cope with life stressors and improve their wellbeing. Do you feel sad, misunderstood, overwhelmed? Do you struggle with anxiety and feel like your wants and needs aren't being met? Do you want to improve your confidence and relationships to enjoy life more? In my practice, I strive to create a space where insight is cultivated and offer tools and methods to make sense of things. One thing I often hear from my clients is their regret for not starting counselling sooner. For more about how I work, please visit my website.
Anxiety, low mood and self-esteem can accumulate from daily stress or might stem from past trauma and our upbringing. They might be work-related or arise from family issues. It helps immensely to have a safe space where our concerns are warmly heard without judgment. I offer tools to make sense of triggers, patterns and beliefs that hold us back.
We are all human, experiencing challenges in life. In my opinion, no one is exempt from benefiting from counselling, psychotherapy, treatment, therapy. I'm using these terms interchangeably to mean one thing: the deep work to personal growth and wellbeing. By being here, you're taking the first step towards improving your wellbeing and life. Get in touch!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Edinburgh EH8

Edinburgh EH8

Current availability via Zoom: Two slots for weekly 50-minute sessions - Tuesdays at 5 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Yvonni Gkergkes
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Edinburgh EH8

Edinburgh EH8

Current availability via Zoom: Two slots for weekly 50-minute sessions - Tuesdays at 5 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60
  • Pay by Bank transfer
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I understand that finding a 'right counsellor' can be a stressful experience. For this reason, I offer an initial appointment without any further obligation. This initial appointment lasts about 30 minutes and it's offered at a reduced fee.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
"
I understand that finding a 'right counsellor' can be a stressful experience. For this reason, I offer an initial appointment without any further obligation. This initial appointment lasts about 30 minutes and it's offered at a reduced fee.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Yvonni Gkergkes
  • In Practice for 3 Years
  • Certificate from Edinburgh College Higher National Certificate in Integrative Counselling / 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from Edinburgh University in (MSc) MSc Contemporary History - Humanities & Social Sciences / 2018
  • Higher National Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling , Higher National Diploma, Graduated 2022
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My approach is informed by my studies in the Humanities & Social Sciences, as various social concepts may affect our lives in many ways.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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My approach is informed by my studies in the Humanities & Social Sciences, as various social concepts may affect our lives in many ways.
with questions.
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Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Existential
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief/Loss, Assertiveness, Identity, Burnout
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who go through life transitions such as separation, moving, studying, changing careers, becoming parents etc As well as clients who may be struggling with their relationships, self-esteem and anxiety. During our initial sessions, we will explore the issues at hand and collaborate to set goals and create a suitable plan.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
"
I work with clients who go through life transitions such as separation, moving, studying, changing careers, becoming parents etc As well as clients who may be struggling with their relationships, self-esteem and anxiety. During our initial sessions, we will explore the issues at hand and collaborate to set goals and create a suitable plan.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Greek

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Greek

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I work pluralistically, meaning I derive tools from the various psychotherapeutic modalities (CBT, Person-centred, Psychodynamic) and tailor them to each client's unique needs. It also means that I work collaboratively and transparently with my clients, and together we decide the best course of action for their therapeutic journey.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
"
I work pluralistically, meaning I derive tools from the various psychotherapeutic modalities (CBT, Person-centred, Psychodynamic) and tailor them to each client's unique needs. It also means that I work collaboratively and transparently with my clients, and together we decide the best course of action for their therapeutic journey.
with questions.
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP

Location

Primary Location

Edinburgh EH8

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Edinburgh EH8

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

Neighbourhoods

Districts

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Current availability via Zoom: Two slots for weekly 50-minute sessions - Tuesdays at 5 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
"
Current availability via Zoom: Two slots for weekly 50-minute sessions - Tuesdays at 5 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm
Photo of Yvonni Gkergkes, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Yvonni Gkergkes
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP