Yosra

Mrs Yosra Badra

Psychotherapist (Registered)

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“I am a qualified psychotherapist working integratively with adults. My approach is informed by relational psychotherapy, nervous-system awareness, and an understanding of the mind–body connection. I believe that psychological distress often emerges through lived experience and relationships, and that change occurs within a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am committed to ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and reflective work, and I aim to offer therapy that is respectful, compassionate, and attuned to each client’s individual needs and pace.”

About Me

I have a background in psychotherapy alongside training in nutrition and mind–body work, which has shaped my interest in how emotional experiences are held and expressed through both the mind and the body. I work with clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and who are seeking greater understanding of themselves and their patterns. I value creating a calm, non-judgemental space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences at their own pace. I see therapy as a collaborative process that supports self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a more compassionate relationship with oneself.

Approach

My approach is integrative and relational, informed by an understanding of the mind–body connection and nervous system regulation. I work collaboratively with clients, paying close attention to the therapeutic relationship as a central part of the process. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and patterns at their own pace. Rather than focusing on symptom reduction alone, my work supports awareness, reflection, and the development of inner resources that enable meaningful and sustainable change. I integrate psychotherapy with clinical hypnotherapy, CBT-informed techniques, and somatic awareness to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change. Therapy is guided by curiosity, compassion, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on creating a secure therapeutic relationship. Alongside psychotherapy, I bring a background in nutrition and health behaviour change, which allows for a holistic perspective where emotional wellbeing, body awareness, and lifestyle factors intersect. I practice under ongoing professional supervision and within clear ethical and professional boundaries
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for adults. I work with individuals and couples experiencing emotional distress, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, and life transitions. My work is integrative and relational, with an emphasis on creating a safe, respectful therapeutic space that supports exploration, understanding, and meaningful change.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Couples
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family 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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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Qualifications

Diploma in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy

Royal Berkshire college

Year: 2023

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Nicosia, Nicosia

United Kingdom

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Nicosia, United Kingdom