Welcome to Space of Hope Counselling

I provide a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard, without judgement

I know how difficult it might feel to send that initial email, explaining what you've been struggling with and asking to start counselling. I've been there myself. But I'm pleased that you're taking an important step to find someone that can support you. It really is a significant act of courage.

Whether you're feeling low, anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or anything in between, it's all welcome here. 


My name is Yasin and I'm a qualified, BACP registered counsellor. I provide online counselling for *adult individuals living in the UK and over 18. I'm not able to provide counselling for children or couples.

A bit about me

I first received counselling as a young person in school. I recall feeling safe and heard by my counsellor. Two things that were lacking for me at the time. I then returned to counselling later on in life when I was struggling with my mental health. Counselling has been a really important, valuable experience for me at times when I needed someone to lean on. That's why I chose to become a counsellor myself. To offer others what was offered to me.

How can counselling help you?

You might feel a bit nervous or anxious about starting counselling and reaching out to someone you've never met. This is completely normal and something that most people feel prior to starting counselling.

What counselling does provide you with is a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences. So, whether it's making certain changes in your life, finding ways of coping, trying to understand the root of your struggles or wanting to be listened to counselling can be really helpful.

In my personal experience, people that feel listened to, understood, and allowed to be themselves can find relief from their pain, witness personal growth and make real positive changes in their lives.

How do I work?

I'm a relational counsellor, which essentially means that our relationship is key to the outcomes of our time together. I believe the best counselling can happen when trust, safety, attentiveness and warmth is all at play.


My core approaches are person-centred counselling and psychodynamic counselling. Here's a short summary of both approaches.

Person-centred counselling:

I will help to facilitate our discussion and listen to you, without judgment or interruption. Many people who start counselling aren't quite sure what they're feeling or why they're feeling the way they are. Person-centred counselling aims to help you make sense of this confusion or messiness. And, to give you a safe space to feel understood, heard and supported.


Psychodynamic counselling:

Many of us have had turbulent and sometimes traumatic early-life experiences. We can then move through life finding certain things really hard, without quite knowing why. For example, finding it hard to trust others, or feel that we're good enough. Psychodynamic counselling aims to unpack how your early-life experiences might be impacting you in the here and now. Over time, my hope is that you begin to make more sense of what you're feeling, why you might be feeling that way and to understand yourself more so that you can make positive shifts that support your emotional wellbeing.

Click here for a list of other counselling approaches.

A note for Disabled people

If you're Disabled or Neurodivergent, there are specific adjustments that I am more than happy to put in place to support you. We can discuss this further during the early stages of our time together.

Here are some examples of adjustments I can put in place:

  1. I can provide visual descriptions of myself for Blind or partially sighted people.
  2. I will use an online platform that enables closed captions/subtitles.
  3. I can send you a short summary following our session, outlining the key themes. 
  4. We can build short breaks into out 50-minute sessions. For example, 5-minutes at the halfway point.

Whatever you're going through, your feelings are valid

We can all struggle at times, and it may not always be clear what the root cause is. It might be something that we're going through right now, like a relationship breakdown or something from our early-years that's influencing our current experiencing.

The below list outlines some of the emotions or difficult experiences that often lead to someone seeking counselling. These are also the areas that I have the experience in working with.

However, this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other reasons people choose to start counselling.

  • A period of anxiety or panic
  • Feeling low or depressed
  • Feeling stressed or overwhelmed
  • Facing a big change
  • Your childhood and early life experiences
  • Your cultural identity
  • Your sexuality
  • Problems in your relationship
  • Feeling lonely or isolated
  • Low self-esteem
  • Conflict with parents
  • Difficulties at work



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
  • Call the Mind support line on 0300 102 1234
  • Visit your local A&E


Our sessions

Sessions will last 50 minutes, usually taking place weekly and are held online via Zoom.



Fees

The cost is £50 per session. I do also offer a sliding scale fee system for people on low incomes e.g. people on benefits. This is something I'd be happy to discuss in the 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 video or 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

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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