Online counselling for adults in the UK
Welcome to Space of Hope Counselling
A safe space for understanding, healing and growth
Hi, I'm Yasin, a mixed-heritage BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Therapist. I hope my page helps you get to know a bit about me and most importantly, how I can help during what might be a really hard time for you.
I have experience working with people who've struggled with and experienced...
- A sadness or low-mood you can't quite explain or understand
- Anxiety about the future
- Stress, exhaustion or overworking
- Family issues and processing difficult childhood experiences
- Feeling alone or isolated
- Self-esteem, confidence and not feeling good enough
- Relationship conflict
- Cultural identity
- Discrimination, racism and ableism
I've also had the privilege of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and communities including those from marginalised communities.
Whatever you're going through, it's all welcome here.
I offer a free initial 20 minute consultation (phone or video).
I provide online counselling for adults (over 18) that live in the UK. I'm not able to provide counselling for children or couples.
My fee is £50 per session - but I offer reduced rates for specific groups - see fees section at the bottom of this page.
A few things to know before we start
- What we discuss during our sessions is confidential - it's rule number 1 in counselling.
- There is no right or wrong way for you to do counselling and you won’t be judged on how you’re performing.
- Counselling often involves talking about difficult topics. So, it’s very normal for things to feel a bit worse before they feel better.
- Counselling is not about quick fixes or expert advice. A key part of counselling involves helping you to understand yourself on a deeper level - so that you can find meaningful change and growth.
- Lasting change, healing and growth takes time. Issues with lots of history can take time to unpack and in these cases, longer-term/open-ended work will be more effective.
How I work
I’m able to work short-term (typically 8-12 sessions) or long-term/open-ended.
My two main therapeutic approaches are person-centred counselling and psychodynamic counselling.
Person-centred counselling involves us developing a relationship that's built on trust and openness - where you feel able to freely talk about your honest thoughts, feelings, emotions and beliefs. It also aims to help you grow your self-awareness so that you can make sense of what you're experiencing and find new ways of coping with your difficulties.
Psychodynamic counselling is about helping you to get a fuller sense of how your early-life experiences are influencing your relationship with yourself and with others - now as an adult. It aims to help make your hidden (unconscious) feelings, emotions and beliefs more visible (conscious), so that you can understand yourself on a deeper level, while finding a level of healing and personal growth. Whether that's in your personal relationships, your career or in your self-esteem and self-worth.
My own experience in counselling
I first had counselling as a young person in secondary school and then again in my adult life. Working with a counsellor gave me a consistent and safe space to put words to my feelings and emotions, and to make sense of what I was going through.
Counselling also helped me to unpack how my early-life experiences were shaping my present. At that time in my life, I wanted to understand myself more;
Why I felt a never-ending hunger for validation.
Why certain situations made me feel like a powerless child.
Why certain life changes worried me so much.
With time and compassion, counselling helped me to start finding some answers to those questions, helping me form a different kind of relationship with myself - a more gentle and understanding one.
It's why I chose to become a counsellor myself; to offer others what was given to me.
Additional support for Disabled and Neurodivergent people
If you're Disabled or Neurodivergent, I would welcome having an open conversation with you to discuss adjustments we can put in place to make sure you feel supported. This could mean factoring in short breaks within our session, ensuring that subtitles are provided or turning off our cameras. It's really important to me that you feel able to share what you feel you might need. This can absolutely be an ongoing conversation we have, as what you need might change over the course of our time together.
Considerations for having counselling, online
Having counselling online has a few real benefits. You're able to have sessions from your own home, which means less time and money on travel. You're also able to choose from a more diverse range of counsellors, and are not just limited to the counsellors working in your area.
However, there are a few things that are important to consider when thinking about having counselling, online. Here are some of those considerations:
- Are you comfortable using internet technology like Zoom?
- Do you have access to a space that you can use privately without interruption or being overheard?
Training and experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
- Certificate in Counselling Studies from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
- Award in Counselling Skills from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
- A fully registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
- Experience working with a diverse range of of client groups including Queer clients, racialised clients and most commonly men aged 21-40.
- Experience working in a leading London-based counselling agency and now in my own private practice.
- Experience working in the mental health charity sector.
Need urgent support right now?
I am unable to offer urgent crisis support. If you feel that you need emergency support or are in a crisis right now, here are some phone lines you can contact for instant support.
- Call the NHS 111 phone line and select option 2
- Call the Samaritans on 116 123
- Visit your local A&E
Our sessions
Sessions will last 50 minutes, usually taking place weekly and are held online via Zoom. I will send you a link shortly before our session each week and you'll just need to click on the link at our agreed time to join.
Fees
The cost is £50 per session.
For people on lower incomes
I am very mindful that while counselling is an investment in yourself, it can also be really expensive for lots of people. And I feel strongly about making counselling more accessible. That's why I offer a a low-cost option for certain groups. This includes anyone that's unable to work due to their disability or health condition, anyone receiving universal credit, anyone earning below £25,000 a year, university students and counselling students. This is something I'd be happy to discuss in our initial consultation.
Free initial consultation
It's really important that you feel we'd be a good fit. I offer a completely free and confidential 20 minute phone consultation.
This is an informal conversation where we can discuss what's brought you here and establish if I'd be a suitable fit for what you're looking for.
Contact me whenever you feel ready
Please complete the below form to enquire about working with me. I aim to get back to you within 48 hours.
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