Mickey Yudkin
Mickey Yudkin is a sessional lecturer in the Faculty of Lifelong Learning at the School of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck College, University of London. She teaches Psychoanalytic Psychology and covers a range of theorists including Freud and Klein on topics such as narcissism, depression, envy, passion, love, anger, anxiety and shame.
Mickey has provided professional development courses for many therapists, taking an integrative approach to her workshops, including Gestalt, Humaninstic and Existential perspectives. Her wider interests include Philosophy, Literature and Music which she brings to bear in her teaching.
What previous participants have said about Mickey Yudkin
‘Mickey Yudkin was an amazing presenter. The course content was outstanding and she was able to absorb contributions from the participants in a way that was positive, affirming and forward-moving. The programme was varied and imaginative, and the participants were engaged from beginning to end. Excellent!’’
Forgiveness, Reparation and Love in the Healing Process, 10 March 2018
‘I enjoyed Mickey Yudkin’s style of delivery and respect for participants’ knowledge and experience. I thought the movement and poetry exercises were lovely extra dimensions.’’
Boundaries, Holding and Containment, 19 June 2017
‘A lively, grounded and creative style of delivery! Mickey made me feel totally at ease in the session to be open and receptive to all that was shared. Warm and real! Brilliant!’’
Boundaries, Holding and Containment, 29 June 2015
‘Just superb. The day met my needs 100% and exceeded my hopes. Many, many thanks.’
Boundaries, Holding and Containment, 17 November 2014
‘The trainer is one of the best I have experienced in my six years as a Relate counsellor. Thank you.’
The Origins and Clinical Manifestations of Love and Hate, 20 October 2014
‘I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years and attended many courses, workshops and seminars. However, today has been a refreshing change. Excellent facilitator who made the whole day very interesting. A very good value day!’
Boundaries, Holding and Containment, 17 March 2014
‘Thanks for one of the best courses I’ve attended in a long time. Mickey Yudkin is an excellent trainer.’
Working with Envy and Jealousy, 16 March 2013
‘A great day and the small group gave everyone a chance to contribute to this fascinating discussion. Thanks.’
Melanie Klein: Her Life and Contribution to Contemporary Psychotherapy, 06 October 2012
Mickey’s courses are always excellent. She make difficult material easy to understand. I always enjoy her courses immensely.’
Working with Envy and Jealousy, 16 March 2012
‘An excellent day and very useful for my clinical work.’
Working with Shame and Self-esteem, 25 February 2012
‘The topic today was fascinating and Mickey led the group debate in such a careful, respectful way. This really opened my eyes to the work we do as therapists.’
Does Psychotherapy Heal? Is Inner Change a Possibility? 03 December 2011
‘Mickey Yudkin is just great. I enjoyed every minute of today’s course. Thank you.’
Narcissism, Depression and Authenticity, 16 July 2011