I am a gestalt therapist specialising in working with issues related to early life trauma, power/marginalisation, loneliness, shame, addiction, relational difficulties, anxiety/depression, gender/sexuality/sex, grief and questions of life purpose. I have personal history/ experience of BDSM/kink with a submissive inclination, and chemsex/addiction. I have a page on my website for those looking for more on my approach to BDSM https://www.johngillespietherapy.love/kink-aware-psychotherapy I practice a trauma-informed gestalt therapy, which means I place emphasis on responding to you as a fellow human being. I am based in London, Hackney and work online and in person.
I bring both gentle understanding and thoughtful challenge to our work, helping you explore edges of growth while honouring the courage it takes to show up authentically. Through this process of genuine self-discovery, many clients find themselves developing a more compassionate relationship with themselves, increased emotional resilience, and a clearer sense of their values and direction. Ultimately, our work together aims to help you live with greater freedom, purpose, and connection to what matters most to you.
I generally have a ‘waiting pool’, please enquire for current situation: I work in caring and collaborative ways, offering somatic (embodied) therapies, supporting you towards insights and growth. I combine a down to earth approach with transpersonal dimensions such as “soul” and “ancestry”. People approaching me often seek something beyond talking therapy: “something more embodied” that welcomes whatever dimensions of self they consider to be important. The skillset and tools that I bring, allow us to work both through, beneath and beyond words. I work in East London & online offering short & long term work, flexible weekly, fortnightly or
Looking to deepen your relationship? I’m offering 3 reduced-fee spots for couples ready to reconnect, as part of my advanced training in relationship psychotherapy.* (Reduced fee 60 EUR – 55-minute / Full fee 100EUR) * I’m a Therapist, Coach, and Trauma-Informed Facilitator supporting couples through relational challenges and guiding them into deeper connection, intimacy, and growth. I specialise in relationship work that blends emotional depth, somatic awareness, attachment theory and modern evidence-based methods. My approach is grounded in the belief that relationships can be a powerful path for personal and shared growth. I work across the full relational
Yannis (he/him) – I am an empathic therapist based in London. Looking forward to hearing about the issues that concern you by offering a safe space to explore them. I have a genuine interest in peoples’ identities and how they shape day to day life. Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and supervisor working in private practice in Hackney and Bow. You’re not alone – many people are experiencing a whole range of challenges just now. I’m here to help you develop your confidence, resilience and grow as a person through support, counselling and psychotherapy.
I am a fully qualified integrative practitioner, drawing from different therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. My practice is grounded in empathy, non-judgment, and collaboration. Together we will make sense of your experiences, deepen your self-connection, and move towards your desired future. My practice is informed by extensive experience in mental health and neurodiversity services. I specialize in burnout, anxiety, abuse (childhood or adulthood), and relationship struggles. As a neurodivergent mixed-race counsellor from a working-class background, I also welcome clients exploring their own intersectionality in an affirming space.
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