Testimonials
Please understand the names were changed to protect our clients’ confidentiality.

YPCS provided  a safe and non-judgmental space to process and work through a variety of mental health related factors. The time spent with YPCS was beneficial and a positive influence during an adjustment to Seoul. - 43, Taylor from Canada-

My therapist was deeply empathetic in a relatable way. It made me more comfortable and made it easier to establish a rapport. I am appreciative of YPCS and its mission. She gives me hope for the future and it makes me feel better knowing how deeply committed the staff here are to their clients. - 29, Calla from the USA -

I was encouraged to take active steps to confront the stresses I was facing, helping me to get "unstuck" even when results were not ideal. I'm very grateful for the help I'm received in my counseling. I know that there is a way forward, even if it is not an easy one. Thank you very much. - 33, Julian from France - 

My therapist was very professional during all sessions. I felt comfortable talking to her all the time. She helped me a lot to manage my relationships better. Working with her has positively impacted my personal life and my work performance.  - 42, Kevin from Netherlands - 

I thought it would be difficult finding multi-cultural, English counseling services for my family situation in Korea. YPCS proved me wrong.  My therapist creates a safe and understanding space for me to unravel my thoughts and feelings. Her extensive experience in the U.S., as well as in Korea, really enables her to fluently move between American and Korean cultures. This was my biggest concern in starting counseling in Korea. With the help of my therapist, I really have made dramatic improvements in my life. Sometimes it's hard for me to remember just how low and desperate I was before working with her. I have to say that her background and professional expertise really helped me to avoid the same mistakes and outcome. - 53, Mike from the USA -
 
I am very grateful for the professional, caring and very understanding therapist. She understood me, listened to my concerns, and at times encouraged me to think from different perspectives. It made me think more deeply and I learned to find a sense of peace with issues which previously deeply affected my life. I am very satisfied with my counseling sessions and feel happier today.  - 29, Steve from the United Kingdom -
 
Living in a foreign country can be full of excitement, adventure and new experiences but there can also be some drawbacks. I’ve had to overcome many obstacles while living here – losing loved ones, adjusting to sometimes unrealistic expectations that come with living in a foreign culture, and work demands among other things.  My therapist has seen me through some very difficult circumstances with a lot of patience and understanding. She has given me the tools to face the bumps in the road on my own but has also taught me that it’s OK to ask for help. I am so grateful for the work she has done with me and I can recommend the service she provides without hesitation. - 34, Mary from South Africa -
 
I am very thankful that I was able to work with my therapist.  Her support and understanding was incredibly helpful. Therapy has helped me to not give up on myself. I didn’t have to worry about what to say. I could be honest and “pour” everything that was on my heart and mind.
- 32, Matt from the USA -

My therapist made me feel validated to acknowledge my pain instead of hiding it or saying "nah, it's not a big deal." Just to confirm that my experience with some people were bad was really healing. - 23, Kara from the USA -

The empathy and wisdom of my counselor, her genuine care and listening, were definitely very helpful. It seemed she did not try to give me answers, but rather have me reveal them on my own with her guidance. I loved my counselor's methods, and learned a lot also from many exercises I was given during the sessions. It was great honor to be working with my counselor. - 41, Devorah from Germany - 

I was able to discuss things openly & honestly. The therapist helped me to realize things about my own thinking & behavior and suggested effective techniques to deal with my issues. I was feeling very helpless & hopeless when I arrived for the first time but I was able to learn about myself & effective techniques to manage some of the issues that were bothering me. I feel hopeful about my future. - 21, Dan from France -

My therapist gave us simple tools that we could start using from the very first session. She was able to help me to see my wife's point of view and understand her emotions. She also helped me tap into my emotions which I had previously shut out. Opening my emotional mind not only improved my marriage, but improved my friendships and performance in my career. If you need a break through in any aspect of your life, come to visit here. It is amazing how just a few small adjustments in your life style and habits can change your life. - 35, Tom from the USA -

My therapist was very helpful in understanding my needs and personality. She was great at asking the best questions to help guide me to understanding my feelings and reactions to certain events. The staff and waiting area are very professional and I always felt comfortable and welcomed to the office. - 41, Emma, from Netherlands -

My therapist and I had the most productive relationship of my life. She listened without judgment or ego, suggested brilliant angles of approach, and offered a lovely, empathetic holding environment where all of this could take place. I came to her overwhelmed by my past and tired of surviving, and I leave deeply moved by own strength and full of hope and excitement for the days to come. These are not words I ever imagined I would use to describe how I feel about life. Our work together has left a great imprint on my life and I look forward to all the wisdom and insight it will bring.
​- 22, Julie from the USA-

The good life is a process, not a state of being.
It is a direction not a destination.
               -Carl Rogers 

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Thank you again for making my experience in Korea more manageable. Being in a foreign country at a young age and living by myself has been quite interesting and has helped me grow a lot. I wouldn't have been able to do it without YPCS. - 23, Stephany from the USA- 

I liked most the fact that my therapist could identify factors influencing my thinking without my realizing and that he could emphasize certain important points for me to concentrate on in the future. Having this third-person or outsider's perspective was extremely helpful for me. I want to thank my therapist and You&Me services for really helping to turn my situation around and make some real improvements in my emotional state and providing an caring, listening ear for my concerns. It really made a huge difference in my recovery. Thank you. - 41, Kevin from Canada-

My therapist was very receptible to my needs, Even when I asked for an adjustment, I know that we were working together. My therapist also made herself available in an emergent situation that I experienced. Although not all of the issues I wanted to discuss were directly related to adoption, there are still indirect connections. I appreciated the opportunity to explore other issues knowing that I had a therapist who had experience with adoptees because then I didn't have to explain references to attachment or race or abandonment, etc. - 22, Dana from France - 

I always felt like I was in a comfortable space. I never felt like I couldn't say what I wanted. I'm extremely grateful to have a service like this in a country that's not my own. I do not regret coming here at all and definitely will remember YPCS as a very helpful experience.  - 30, Midori from Japan-

It was a safe haven to talk about issues and problems that I was facing in my life. I felt that having counseling sessions with YPCS was very beneficial and healthy. It's a very rare opportunity to have a counseling firm like YPCS where individuals can seek help and comfort. I hope people will not be afraid to try counseling. -27, Weilin from China- 

I liked that I was able to talk, get things off my chest, and then receive feedback and advice on what to do or next steps. I really enjoyed getting to know my therapist because my therapist was a great listener, made me feel comfortable and helped me a lot. - 29, Laura from the USA-

My therapist was very patient and sensitive to my concerns and an excellent listener. After hearing my point of view and carefully considering my situation, my therapist gave very focused, objective and supportive feedback that helped me understand what I'm going through better. I'm very grateful to my therapist and YPCS team for their long-term care & support. Although I'm not completely through my difficult situation, I feel that this counseling has been immensely helpful in getting through the hardest parts. Thank you. - 33, Daniel from the USA-

My therapist was very professional during all sessions. I felt comfortable talking to her all the time. She helped me a lot to manage my relationships better. Working with her has positively impacted my personal life and my work performance. Thank you. -29, David from the USA-