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Ymke Hemminga
Wellness Counsellor
I’m here for anyone who wants to change & grow. I’ll meet you exactly where you are, wrapped in a compassion‑cloak. I’ve got your back, until you’ve got your own. So you feel lighter, less overwhelmed & less alone, sending you forth in awe of how cool & capable you actually are.
First session discount available Bulk session discount available
Language Afrikaans · English · Dutch
Working With Adolescents · Adults · Elderly · Young adults
Session Style Warm and supportive · Conversational and exploratory · Reflective and insight-oriented · Collaborative and client-led
Faith-Specific Approach No faith-specific approach
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Complex trauma Childhood trauma Emotional abuse Stress & overwhelm Relationships & parenting PTSD Anxiety & stress Postpartum depression & anxiety Bereavement & grief Major life changes Work-life balance Gender identity Shame & self-acceptance Perimenopause & menopause Bullying & harassment Relationship loss Relocation & migration Attachment & dependency Communication & conflict Trust & betrayal Bullying & peer issues Family conflict Parenting support Teen mental health Boundaries & people-pleasing Confidence & assertiveness Decision-making Meaning & life direction Motivation & procrastination Self-esteem & self-worth
Methods I use
Attachment-Based Approaches Culturally Responsive Practice Feminist Therapy Humanistic / Person-Centred Therapy Positive Psychology / Strengths-Based Approaches Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma-Informed Practice ›››
Every session is different, but empathy, congruence or realness and unconditional positive regard are always at the core of how I see the world and approach my clients. Regardless of what my clients bring to me, I strive to connect on a meaningful level, offering safe and unconditional acceptance. Sometimes we wade through bottomless grief together, sometimes we unpack a very messy and painful trauma lasagna(TM), and sometimes clear and practical solutions are needed. But when the scariest storms have been weathered there is suddenly room to pay attention to what makes my client light up, so we can explore hidden strengths and talents, or uncover dreams and passions that have been put on ice, are yearning to defrost and start flowing, to bring a joyful, new dimension to my client’s life.
An insight from my experience
About me
My name is Ymke Hemminga (pronounced Imke) As a wellness counsellor I use an integrated approach to helping my clients, which is firmly rooted in Person Centred Theory and it's key wisdom's of Empathy, Congruence and Unconditional Positive Regard. Using additional approaches such as Narrative- or Solution Focused Brief Therapy when needed, and helpful to the client I have in… ›››
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Thank you Ymke 💜💜
Finding Ymke was an absolute life saver. She is kind, caring and brilliant in what she does. She has a very wide range of expertise and experience in…
— Verified Headroom client
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Amazing!
I can't say enough good things about Ymke! From the first session she made me feel understood. She's so skilled and thoughtful in how she helps, and she…
— Lize-Marie
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Beautifully person-centred counselling
I started seeing Ymke at a time when my life was feeling incredibly upside down and confusing and I was experiencing a high level of emotional distress. Over…
— Verified Headroom client
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5 STAR!
— Sonia
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JUST WHAT I NEEDED!
Thorough support and advise- thank you Ymke!
— Verified Headroom client
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From divorce crisis to wholeness
Ymke has been nothing short of a lifesaver during the most difficult and transformative period of my life. Deciding to get a divorce is an overwhelming and heartbreaking…
— Mase
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I’m the best version of myself
I started my seasons with Yimke 2 years ago and I was in a really in a dark place and I would say she really helped me find…
— Kamogelo
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The emotional progress I've made
My first sessions with Ymke started a year and a half ago and my main concern at the time was anxiety and my erratic behaviour as a result…
— Xolani
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Healing Soul
To all those on their path of healing, I can truly say that the journey I’ve been on would not have been possible without a sound and patient ear.…
— Tapiwa
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Supportive, non-judgmental, easy to talk to.
Ymke made it easy for me to open up given I had always been hesitant to attend therapy.
— Lolo
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Ymke is amazing <3
I started my sessions with Ymke when I was in a pretty bad place in my life. She has helped me immensely with my mental health and my…
— Charmaine
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Endlessly grateful
Ymke came into my life right when I needed her. I’m currently in my last year of uni, and my anxiety was taking me down. Ymke not only…
— Verified Headroom client
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10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND
When I contacted Ymke, I was just floating through life--without purpose, or direction in hindsight. She assisted me to see my life objectively and really just fully accept…
— Roxanne
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BEST...BEST...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Am happy and high grateful for people like Ymke Hemminga for being the for me in dark times and in times were I had no one to talk…
— Boipelo
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You're in great hands
Ymke provided me with excellent service throughout our sessions she is empathetic and warm provided me with solutions that were able to assist me be able to cope…
— Londeka