I am based in Cambridge and offer online counselling sessions via Zoom and other online platforms. I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means I look at the whole person and consider the connection between the mind, body, emotions, and life experiences in order to understand what may be contributing to your current challenges.
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26 customer reviews
Alex Deacey
Counselling
I honestly don’t think I could ever fully put into words how grateful I am to have found Hanli. She has been such a huge part of my journey and, at times, a real lifeline for me.
She has guided me through some of the hardest moments in my life and has played such an important part in helping me become the person I am today. I will always be grateful that somehow our paths crossed when they did.
There is just something so special about Hanli. She has this magical aura around her that makes you feel safe from the moment you are in her presence. She makes you feel seen, truly heard and more than anything, understood. There is a wisdom and calmness about her that I find so grounding and healing. I can go into a session feeling like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders and somehow leave feeling lighter, with a sense that everything is going to be okay.
Hanli is also deeply intuitive. She has this natural ability to read my energy almost instantly and seems to sense what I need from a session, sometimes before I even know myself. We might have planned to work through something particular that day, but she knows when to put that aside because what I really need is to talk, clear my head or simply have someone listen. She holds space for me in a way that never feels rushed or pressured. I can just be exactly as I am in that moment and she meets me there.
Her compassion is something I have felt from the very beginning. She has so much patience and her care goes far beyond simply listening. I genuinely feel that Hanli cares about me as a person and wants the very best for me and there is something so comforting about knowing that. She has a rare ability to put herself in your shoes and understand how something feels from where you are standing without ever making you feel judged. Knowing that I can turn to her when I really need her and that she will always try to make time for me has meant more to me than she probably will ever know.
Something I really admire about Hanli is her strength. She is such a strong and empowering person, but there is also this beautiful warmth and softness to her that makes you feel completely at ease. There is something about being in her presence that makes you feel stronger in yourself too. She has this way of bringing out a confidence in me that I didn’t always know I had, while gently encouraging me to believe in myself and trust who I am. I often leave our sessions feeling more grounded and more certain of myself than when I walked in.
Perhaps one of the greatest things Hanli has given me is the ability to see myself differently. She has never tried to hand me all the answers or tell me which path to take. Instead, she gently guides me towards finding those answers for myself. Through working with Hanli, I have learnt to trust myself, understand myself on a much deeper level and recognise a strength within myself that I didn’t always know was there. She has empowered me to trust my own intuition and shown me that so much of what I had been searching for was within me all along.
It is a very special thing to find someone you can trust with the most vulnerable parts of yourself. With Hanli, I can talk about absolutely anything. I don’t have to find the right words, pretend I’m okay or have everything figured out before I see her. I can simply turn up exactly as I am and know that she will meet me there with warmth and compassion.
When I think about the person I was when I first found Hanli and the person I am today, it actually makes me quite emotional. She has been there for me through moments when I have felt lost, but rather than simply showing me the way, she has taught me how to find my own way again. That is something I don’t think I could ever truly thank her enough for.
Hanli has made such a lasting difference to my life and I genuinely don’t know where I would be without her. She is one of those very rare people who leaves an imprint on your life simply by being who she is. I will forever be grateful for her, for everything she has taught me and for the person I have become along the way.
For anyone considering working with Hanli, I couldn’t recommend her more wholeheartedly. Finding her has genuinely been one of the greatest gifts I could have given myself.
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Amy
I went to Hanli after I came out of a difficult relationship. The relationship made me realise I needed to work on myself and my past traumas to be able to move forward and find a healthy relationship. I initially had 1 session a week then as we progressed it was 1 every 2 weeks. It was great speaking to Hanli, she was so calm and understanding and really helped me to see the roots of my anxieties in relationships. She helped me in the sessions and also gave me reading material for my own time and it helped me a lot. I started dating again after about 3 months with Hanli, I could really identify the red flags and also realised what my boundaries are. About 6 months after my sessions I met someone and we are now in a really healthy and understanding relationship. I would never be where I am today without Hanli, I would have just kept repeating the same cycle over and over. I now have what I always wanted and I can't thank her enough. More...
Alison
Hanli is a superb councillor, is willing to help in any way she can etc, always listens and has the knowledge to suggest strategies etc
Tiahni
Therapist
Working with Hanli was one of the best choices I have ever made.
Hanli made me feel safe, comfortable and supported while working through some very hard issues.
I also learnt so much about myself and how to better myself.
These sessions changed the way I viewed life and I wish I had come to her sooner.
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Bec
Hanli is amazing - she has a really calming presence and she made me feel comfortable straight away (which is something I’ve struggled with, with previous therapists).
Hanli talked through life traps with me and helped me to understand why I react to certain situations in the way I do. She enabled me to develop mechanisms to deal with triggering situations and improve my communication style.
Hanli is also great at communicating offline - I really appreciated her sharing links to articles and books with me, and the kindness of her messages. She clearly really cares about her clients.
I couldn’t recommend Hanli highly enough, and I will definitely get back in touch with her in the future if I feel that I need to.
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Thea Inson
Therapist
Very supportive. 100% recommended
Jem
Therapist
She made me really comfortable and validated my feelings while giving advice on how to progress further, she has made a massive impact in my life and I am very grateful.
Izabela
Hanli is not only an amazing therapist but beautiful human being. She was kind and patient with lots of empathy towards me and my situation.
Hanli was able to hold my space and allow me to open up and speak about uncomfortable truths, something I wasn't able to open up about to previous therapist and therefore alow that part of me to heal.
Hanli is also very honest and supportive and if needs to, she is able to outsource help and recommend other avunues that can help in healing. It was a pure pleasure working with you Hanli. Thank you so much for all your help and insight, you are a wonderful therapist x
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Maria shaw
Therapist
Very calm and understanding and had some initial thoughts around focus areas just in the first 15 minutes.
Ashleigh
Therapist
Enjoyed working with Hanli she was very easy to talk too. I enjoyed my sessions and felt they made a big difference.
Would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of therapy.
Bryony Bennett
Hanli helped me look back on certain traumatic memories which were still holding me back years after the event. I now have more peace about them.
We also did useful work around the topics of my values and my authentic beliefs and wants. I have begun taking steps in the direction of my goals, for example getting regular exercise and eating more healthily.
I ended the coaching sessions in a measurably better place than when I started them.
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Shannon
Therapist
Working with Hanli was a pleasure. She helped me work through a challenging period in my life and gave me lots of useful information would recommend
Katy
Therapist
Hanli is such a gentle, calming person to talk to and she really helped me to work through a tricky time. I felt understood and heard and Hanli helped me to sort through what felt like a mess in my mind. With weekly sessions, I started to feel that things became clearer and I now feel I understand my triggers, how to be present, how to process thoughts and feelings. Hanli taught me some mindfulness skills and strategies that I will use for life! Thank you so much! More...
Ewelina
Lovely, friendly and supportive. 100% would recommend, I have definitely improved my self love and confidence thanks to our sessions :).
Jade
Therapist
Hanli is absolutely incredible. I have been seeing her for roughly 5 months now and she has helped me in so many ways and I couldn't be happier. An amazing women and therapist.
Jennifer
Counselling
Hanli is so easy to talk to. I had a LOT to work through, I never felt judged or uncomfortable, I'm not a big talker or feeling's person but Hanli has totally changed that and has helped change how I think about my past and present so much, I have so much to thank her for, I feel a lot better than I did, I didn't think I could be at the stage I am now. I would recommend her to anyone that needed help. More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Jennifer. I have enjoyed working with you and seeing your progress over the months. You have done so well! You can pat yourself on the back for sure. Best Wishes, Hanli
Sarah
Therapist
Hanli was amazing, helped me when I was struggling with my mental health. I feel so much better now and if I ever struggle again I will go back
tilly
Depression Counselling
such a lovely lady that made me feel so comfortable and relaxed during our sessions. complete understanding and helpful when i was feeling low and unmotivated. really helped me with new life choices and ideas, and made me feel understood. couldn’t recommend more. More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Tilly. I have really enjoyed working with you so far. You have shown great courage and openness and I am looking forward to walking alongside you on your journey of healing. Best wishes, Hanli x
Angelica
Therapist
Working with Hanli has been so helpful to me, she’s so easy to talk to and always made me feel really comfortable. I’m so thankful that I found her, I would highly recommend!
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
It's been a real pleasure working with you Angelica. I wish you all the best! Hanli
Peter Deimantas
Counselling
I worked with Hanli for around 4 sessions.
She helped me with my anxiety and short temperness, and we found a very easy method to overcome these issues.
I practice these method when I'm stressed and anxious, and now feel I have improved and love myself more each day.
I'm forever grateful!
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Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Peter. It was such a pleasure working with you and it was your own determination and motivation that moved you forwards at such a good pace. I wish you all the best! Regards, Hanli
E. Bressington
Counselling
Looking at my life I knew I needed help, the 6 week course of counselling with my GP achieved nothing. I tried a couple of private councillors unfortunately I didn't feel any better. I came across Hanli and discovered that it wasn't just a case of talking it was about looking at my life as a whole including my diet. Can't thank Hanli enough, I really feel that there is light at the end of the tunnel and my family relationships are now something I treasure. Thank you so much Hanli you have helped me to get my life back on track. More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Ellis. I enjoyed working with you so much and I was astonished at how rapidly you were able to move forward. This was accomplished by your openness, readiness and commitment to change. You can pat yourself on the back! All the best, Hanli
Jenny
Counselling
One of the best things I could ever do for myself, The therapy has help me through a difficult time and overcome obstacles I thought I could never do on my own. My Therapist has been supportive and non judgemental which can be scary to bare all to a stranger. I highly recommend anyone who is struggling, no matter how small or big your problems are, Hanli will guard you through your journey. More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Jenny. It has been so wonderful to work with you and to see the amazing progress that you have made week by week. Your hard work certainly paid off. Best wishes, Hanli
Charlene
Life Coaching
Hanli was a pleasure to work with, from our first conversation it was clear to me that she would have the knowledge and skills to coach me, supportive, professional and the ability to listen was very much appreciated. I have definitely learnt some valuable things that will continue to help me in the future. More...
Alice
Life Coaching
Hanli really helped me work through some issues I was dealing with. She helped breakdown my worries and allowed me to feel heard and validated. She recommended a book for me to read alongside our sessions which was beneficial. Always enjoyed our sessions and felt a massive relief after each one. Thank you Hanli! More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Alice. I really enjoyed walking alongside you on your journey to becoming more self-aware and able to cope with anxious thoughts. I wish you all the best. You have made such amazing progress! Best wishes, Hanli
Jhoanna
At first when I met her I had self esteem issues, I was really unhappy and I also used food as a comfort; binge eating and feeling remorseful and guilty afterwards. After starting a journey with her, my life started changing, I recovered my self esteem, got my energy back to start projects that fulfilled my life, started taking an active role in my life to create the life I truly wanted. Today, I’m so grateful to say I no longer binge eat, I don’t feel urges to satisfy myself with food as I’m truly satisfied with what I have created in my life so far, and the journey is still long ahead. Talking with Hanli has made me feel empowered and stronger than ever. Has helped me changed limiting beliefs that used to hold me back to positive thoughts and a positive mindset that make me know that I can achieve anything in life with a good strategy, resilience, hard work and patience. I’m so grateful I can count with Hanli’s support, I would highly recommend her services to anyone that needs to change or improve in any way. More...
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Jhoanna. It is so wonderful to hear that you made such good progress with all the hard work that you put in over the years. I am honoured to have walked this path with you. You are an inspiration! Regards Hanli
Mrs Rowan Marie Kazijevs
Counselling
Hanli Very understanding, professional. I'm happy for my next appointment
Reply from Hanli Schmidt - Women's Mental Health
Dear Rowan. I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with the service. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thanks, Hanli
What do you love most about your job?
I love getting to know people and walking alongside them while they navigate the next steps of their lives.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always been a bit of an entrepreneur. I like the flexibility and the ability to use my creative side a bit more. I enjoy this specific line of business because I love people.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have a genuine concern for people and I really want to see them succeed.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I can provide my services online. I can use any platform for these like Zoom, WhatsApp etc.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am not seeing any clients face to face right now.
Counselling Therapy for Women
I specialise in helping Women with a wide range of concerns, such as Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Stress, Finding Their Direction in Life and more.
