Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting

Meet Yasemin!

She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 8 years of work in the public health, non-profit and education systems Her educational background is in neuroscience, psychology and social work. Yasemin’S areas of specialty include mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, life transitions, developmental disabilities, self-harm behaviour and substance use.

Yasemin is passionate about working with clients to have a better understanding of themselves and their experiences. She believe that understanding clients’ needs, providing a compassionate, safe, caring, non-judgmental space supports the path to discovery and creating positive and meaningful shifts. Yasemin incorporates evidence-based interventions (eg. CBT, DBT, Mindfulness) along with a focus on the body-mind connection.

She is currently accepting clients via virtual sessions. Online booking available via link in bio.

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Due to the unfortunate circumstances, I am providing video telehealth sessions for my clients through the Janeapp. During this time of uncertainty and anxiety I feel fortunate to be a mental health worker and help people explore their emotions around these challenging times.

Also, much thanks and gratitude to all the professionals and many workers and supports!🙏

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