Ayna Therapies

10/10/2025

annual fundraising event, will we win the quiz or raffle? Balloons by .balloons

09/09/2025

I am looking forward to this

Justice In Therapy: Report Launch & Strategy Day – Goldsmiths University, Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Welcome to Justice In Therapy, our community unconference that combines dreaming with doing to bring about the systemic change we're desperately longing for within our profession. As therapists and trainees...

07/09/2025

🌟 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 🌟

Join me for essential CPD training that will transform how you support D/deaf and hard of hearing clients in your therapeutic practice.
Deaf Awareness for Counsellors & Psychotherapists

📅 Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UK time)
💷 Investment: £35
🌐 Format: Online training
This interactive 2-hour session will equip you with:

✅ Understanding of D/deaf culture and identity
✅ Communication strategies and best practices
✅ Practical tools for inclusive therapy sessions
✅ Ethical considerations
✅ Creating accessible therapeutic environments

Whether you're looking to expand your client base or enhance your existing practice, this training provides the knowledge and confidence to offer truly inclusive mental health support.

Limited spaces available - secure your spot today!

👆 Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-awareness-for-counsellors-and-psychotherapists-tickets-1652795398529?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/06/2025

Lip reading is a tricky task, when we ask hard of hearing clients to lip read as their only form of communication we are asking clients to work extra hard... 📣 Save the Date and Join this AMAZING CPD! I’m running a 2-hour CPD session on Deaf Awareness for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Trainees welcomed )🧠👂🗓 19th August 2025💷 £35🕙 10:00 AM (UK time)This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and make your practice more inclusive.Send a DM for the ticket link! 📨Hope to see you there! 💬✨ 💚

30/06/2025

📣 Save the Date!I'm running a 2-hour CPD session on Deaf Awareness for Counsellors and Psychotherapists 🧠👂🗓 19th August 2025💷 £35🕙 10:00 AM (UK time)This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and make your practice more inclusive.Hope to see you there! 💬✨

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-awareness-for-counsellors-and-psychotherapists-tickets-1422058939569?aff=oddtdtcreator

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19/06/2025

📣 Save the Date!
I'm running a 2-hour CPD session on Deaf Awareness for Counsellors and Psychotherapists 🧠👂

🗓 19th August 2025
💷 £35
🕙 10:00 AM (UK time)

This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and make your practice more inclusive.

Hope to see you there! 💬✨

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-awareness-for-counsellors-and-psychotherapists-tickets-1422058939569?aff=oddtdtcreator

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10/06/2025

5 ways of identifying if you are ready for therapy
You don’t have to do this on your own.
Reach out today and let’s take the first step, together. 🌱

01/06/2025

Why Human Therapist Trump the uses of Artificial Intelligence when it comes to mental health.

Over the years there has been an explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Gemini, DeepSeek, Copilot and ChatGPT. They are gaining rapid popularity as accessible platforms for quick information. In 2004 “ChatGPT saw an estimated 37.5 million search-like prompts per day, giving it a 0...

23/05/2025

How can colour impact the work of counsellors and psychotherapist. This article explores how we can use colour to support clients explorations and well-being.

In counselling and psychotherapy, we often use tools to support emotional expression, insight and regulation. One tool, which I believe is gaining a renewed interest, is colours therapy. Sometimes known as Chromotherapy, colour therapy is a method of using colour to help with physical and emotional

19/05/2025

My reflections on why I chose Ayna Therapies as my name.

Have you ever stood in front of a mirror and paused, not to check your appearance but to truly look at yourself and ask: How am I, really? The name of my practice, Ayna Therapies is rooted in the Turkish word Ayna , which means “Mirror”. It is a symbol I chose carefully, because it reflects one

18/05/2025

This article discusses why the relationship in counselling and psychotherapy is important.

Trust building in psychotherapeutic relationships

04/05/2025

How can gemstones be utilised in counselling and psychotherapy? They are not just pretty stone they actually can help individuals express themselves when words are difficult.

Creative Counselling and Psychotherapy, The use of Crystals and Gemstones for therapeutic insight