Chai-Yoel Korn

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

2023 will be my 24th year of working with and being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I am also an expert speaker, trainer, an HIV activist, politically left thinking; 3rd generation Holocaust survivor; a secular Jew; have a strong interest and experience of working interculturally and am queer thinking. I have lived experience of living with a disability and chronic health issues.

My specialisms include body psychotherapy; gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD); trauma therapy; and youth counselling. I offer both short-term and long-term psychotherapy where your well-being is my priority. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.

“Working with Chai-Yoel was a truly transformative experience that I will carry with me for a long time, as a source of support to both me and those around me.” TG

Sexual identity:

Queer

Gender identity: Non-binary

Gender history: Not as assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: Yes

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: they/ them

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Relational Body Psychotherapy: Touching the Relational Edge | Open Centre
A Gestalt Approach to Working with Children and Adolescents (CPD) | Gestalt Centre
Mastering the Addictive Personality (CPD) | Delivered by Carolyn Cowan
Diploma in Trauma Therapy | NAOS Institute
Certified Psychotherapeutic Supervisor | LCCTA
Accredited member National Counselling Society
Diploma in Applied Group-work Skills | WPF Therapy, London Bridge
Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | Lambeth College

Qualifications - Additional:

Reiki following completing my levels 1 & 2 | I am a Reiki Master | Reiki Maya
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor Training I UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, Oxford

Experience and approach:

I describe myself as a Relational Body and Trauma Psychotherapist. I use a mixture of models depending on works for you and what you are bringing. I like to work creatively with you integrating body work, creative writing and art materials; it really depends on what works for you.

I offer affirmative psychotherapy to the Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) communities, and this is where I blend my deep knowledge, experience and understanding of the GSRD communities.

My Core Models:

Intercultural/ Transcultural.
Person Centred.
Psychodynamic
Relational Body Psychotherapy
Trauma

“I’m grateful for the ways that you have shown up for me and offered kindness amidst what has and is a rather difficult time. I sometimes find it hard to see or acknowledge it in the moment, but I have noticed and appreciated afterwards even when I couldn’t at the time.” JA

As of August 2022: I do not deal with criminal, custodial or judicial matters; there are therapists that specialise in these areas.

Approaches:

Body psychotherapy
Group therapy
GSRD therapy
Humanistic
Integrative
Neurodivergent
Psychodynamic
Relational
Supervision

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Cross-dresser
Gay
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one
Two people
Three or more people

Access:

Partially wheelchair-adapted

Age ranges:

Adults
Seniors (60+)
Young adults (16-24)

Online status:

Online
In Person

Initial query and meeting

I aim to respond to initial queries within 48 hours, and will offer you a free 30-minute telephone or Zoom introduction meeting as I believe that relationships are key to building successful outcomes.

If you would like to book an initial session with me I offer this at a flat fee of £65. Within the session you will explore if this is the right time for you to start therapy, and if I am the right therapist for you. You can find more information on my Initial Meeting page.

Fees

Daytime Fee (10am to 4pm): £52.50
Evening Fee (5pm to 8pm): £62.50

There is room for negotiation depending on your circumstances.

Cancelation or Movement of Sessions: 48 hours for initial session and 1 week, notice when in therapeutic contract with me. As of August 2022: I do not deal with criminal, custodial or judicial matters; there are therapists that specialise in these areas.

East Finchlley, Barnet, Greater London N2 9AJ, United Kingdom

Email: hello@chaiyoelkorn.co.uk

Phone: 07828648991

Website:

https://www.chaiyoelkorn.co.uk