Ilkim Saricimen
I see myself as a guide
“We are all humans, in the being, in a world of constant flux.”
As a therapist, I find my greatest inspiration in nature. Nature moves through seasons, cycles, and rhythms; it doesn’t follow a linear path, but rather flows in an ongoing, dynamic cycle. In the same way, I believe that our journeys in therapy reflect this cyclical nature—constantly moving, shifting, and growing.
From the therapist’s chair, I see myself as a guide in this journey, striving to see the world from the eyes of the person sitting across from me.
So far I had the pleasure of working with “humans-in-the being” from different walks of life, encompassing different cultures, migration generations, age groups, and sexual orientations. In addition to my work as a psychologist, I am deeply rooted in the practice of yoga and mindfulness meditation, holding a qualification as a yoga teacher.
Over the years, I’ve delved into yoga philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, drawing rich insights from these disciplines.
This multidimensional perspective allows me to offer more holistic and body-oriented exercises during therapy sessions. Whether it’s incorporating breathwork, mindfulness techniques, or somatic practices, I aim to provide a comprehensive framework for healing and self-discovery.
I strongly believe therapy can support us in navigating through the waves of life by enhancing our psychological resilience. By cultivating resilience we go beyond surviving the challenges, we transcend them.
We learn to surf the waves, accept what we can’t change and change what we can’t accept.
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