Emily

Emily Yui, MA

Psychotherapist

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“Integrative Psychotherapist and Trainee Art Therapist. Offering a warm and relational approach and the use of seven art forms, working collaboratively with you to deliver positive outcomes for healthier mental wellbeing and relationships with self and others. ”

About Me

Integrative Psychotherapist and Trainee Art Therapist with nine years’ experience supporting mental wellbeing, including four years within the NHS. Experience working with a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, psychosis, eating disorders, gender dysphoria and neurodiversity, as well as complex personality, relationship and emotional difficulties. A relational and personable approach with the opportunity to integrate seven arts forms and elements from nature into therapy sessions.

Approach

Incorporating an anti-oppressive stance through collaborative and relational working, tailored to fit the unique needs of each individual. A particular interest in working with people that may have been underserved by the current status quo of mental health support, including people from the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities. An integrative approach drawing from Eco- and Arts Therapy, Psychodynamic, Jungian, Existential, Person-Centred, Somatic, Mindfulness, IFS and CAT practices. Working collaboratively with each client to explore how past difficulties might be impacting the present moment. Offering talking therapy, as well as the use of seven art forms (sand tray, painting, poetry, sculpture, puppetry, movement/dance and drama) and elements from nature in each session.
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In-person & Online

Services

+ Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem Issues + Burnout, Stress and Loss of Meaning + Healing from Sexual and Domestic Abuse + Personality, Emotional and Relational Difficulties + Migration, Racial Trauma, Identity and Belonging + Polyamory, LGBTQIA+ issues, Gender Dysphoria and Trauma + Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD and brain injuries) and Other Disabilities + Grief and Loss

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

    A time-limited therapy that explores how past patterns of relating to others shape current difficulties, then works with you to recognise and change those patterns.

  • Drop-in Meditation

    Open meditation sessions available without booking, offering guided practice for stress reduction and mental clarity.

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    A therapeutic approach that combines visual art, music, movement, writing, and drama as channels for emotional expression and processing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Personality Difficulties & Diagnostic Assessment

    Assessment of long-standing patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating that cause persistent distress, used to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment.

  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Groups
  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Qualifications

MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy

Institute of Arts and Therapy in Education

Year: 2027

MSc in Psychology

University of London, Birkbeck

Year: 2023

Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology

University of London, City University

Year: 2021

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Year: 2017

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Trainee Member

Service Areas

Yoga Home

In-person & Online

London, England N16 8SD

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom