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My Approach

Hi, I’m Yann (He/They).

Life can be complicated, messy, and sometimes just plain hard. You might feel stuck, unsure of who you are, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem too heavy to carry alone. I get it—because I’ve been there too. My own therapy journey was tough but ultimately life-changing. That experience fuels my passion for helping others rediscover themselves and build lives rooted in meaning and self-acceptance.

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How We’ll Work Together
 

Therapy with me is a warm, compassionate partnership. We’ll create a space where you feel safe to be your true self—without judgment. You set the pace, and together we’ll explore whatever feels important, meaningful, or challenging.


I bring a trauma-informed approach to every session because I know healing happens when you feel safe, heard, and empowered. Building that safety takes time, honesty, and mutual trust, and I’m committed to creating that space with you. You’ll always have control over what we explore, and I’ll be transparent and supportive throughout our work.


What You Can Expect
 

I’ll listen—not just to what you say but also to what’s unspoken in your tone, body language, and silences. Sometimes, what’s hardest to express holds the key to deeper understanding and change. By gently bringing those layers into focus, we can work through challenges, strengthen relationships, and nurture greater self-compassion.

My approach is tailored to you. I draw from a range of therapeutic methods, including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Interpersonal, and Existential therapies. This allows us to explore your experiences in a way that feels personal, practical, and transformative.


A Space Where You Belong
 

I’m here to see and support all of you. As an LGBTQIA+, GSRD, and sex-positive therapist, I celebrate your identity and experiences—no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you’re navigating relationships, exploring identity, or challenging societal expectations, I’m here with empathy, warmth, and respect.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

  • Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

  • Healing from Sexual Abuse and Trauma

  • Coping with Loss and Grief

  • Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life

  • Navigating Relationship Issues and Infidelity

  • Addressing Feelings of Disconnection and Lack of Belonging

  • Supporting Life Transitions
     

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy, including:

    • Exploring Identity and the Coming Out Journey

    • Healing from Shame and Guilt

    • Addressing Internalised Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, Kinkphobia, and Whorephobia

    • Coping with Social Exclusion and Marginalisation

    • Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy and Relationship Diversity

“Yann is everything you want from a therapist - compassionate, wise, insightful and kind. He creates an atmosphere of curiosity and safety that draws out authenticity and vulnerability, allowing for radical discoveries and personal growth. And as a fellow queer person, non-traditional perspectives on identity and relationships become shorthand, so you don’t have to explain these parts of yourself - you are immediately understood and able to dive straight into the work. I cannot thank them enough.”

Qualifications

Main Qualifications:

  • Post-Masters Certificate in Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice – New York University, USA

  • MSc in Gender & Sexuality (Distinction) – Birkbeck University, UK

  • BSc (Hons) in Counselling (BACP-Accredited, Distinction) – University of East London, UK

  • Introduction to Psychology – Yale University, USA

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy – IPT Institute, New York, USA
     

Secondary Qualifications:

  • L2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention

  • L2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

  • Certificate in Understanding Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD – Derby University

  • Child Sexual Abuse – Hope for Healing Training – Carolyn Spring

  • Trauma & The Body: Dissociation and Somatisation – Carolyn Spring

  • Sex Worker Therapist Training – E.S.W.R.A.

  • Fundamentals of Therapy with LGBTQ+ Clients – Simple Practice

  • Intersectional Authenticity with LGBTQ+ Clients – Simple Practice

  • Chemsex Essentials Training – London Friends

  • Bereavement Awareness Training – MIND

  • The Psychology of Social Class – London South Bank University


Volunteering Experience

  • ELOP, London

  • London Young Counselling & Royal Greenwich Trust School


Selected Writing

  • The Art of Undoing: A Queer Autoethnography on Identity, Resistance, and Self-Creation

  • Un-Closeting Shame: A Qualitative Exploration of Counsellors’ Experiences Working with Gay Shame

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