About Yukie Urano
YUKIE URANO
About Yukie
Born in Suginami, Tokyo, and raised in Tokorozawa, Saitama. I currently live in Tokyo with occasional stays in Bali and the UK. Due to my father's profession, I was raised among many musicians and artists. After graduating from high school, I started working in a regular company but always felt something was missing, which led me to leave the company in the fourth year of work to study English at school. I then moved to the US and studied psychology at a university. After graduation, I traveled across Costa Rica and Mexico before returning to Japan. I started working at an American IT company in Tokyo, married a British person, had a child, and experienced separation. My son and I moved to Bali, Indonesia, for three years after the big earthquake in Fukushima. Upon returning to Tokyo, I began counseling while attending a graduate school to study clinical psychology. While in grad school, I learned about HSP, which gave me a deeper understanding of myself. After having insights and healing from various books, counselors, and healers, I started HSP Coaching & Counseling Inner Peace.
Education and training
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Psychology major, BA
- Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Clinical Psychology, MA
- Certified Psychologist issued by the Japanese government (# 52075)
- Certified HSP Therapist by Elaine Aron
- Completed the “Become an Intuitive Healer” course by Dr. Judith Orloff
- Completed the Advanced Course in Hypnotherapy at the Japan Holistic Academy
- Member of the Japan Clinical Hypnotherapist and American Hypnosis Association
- Completed the Beginner Level of the Somatic Experiencing®Practitioner Training
- Member of Japan Focusing Association
Professional Experiences
- Counselor at Heart Concierge Co., Ltd (Tokyo, Ebisu)
- Counselor for the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) since 2021
- Counselor at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore
- Counselor, Coach, and workshop facilitator at TikTok, Tokyo
I have been working with clients from teenagers to middle-aged and older adults who have any type of relationship problems, anxiety, emotional distress, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, ASD, panic disorders, schizophrenia etc at a clinic in Ebisu and EAP (Employee Assistance Program). I have also been working with people from various background who came to Japan through JET programs (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme).
"The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take and so, neither shall I."
– Becca Lee
Latest Update
HSP and Guilt: How to Deal with Guilt When You Can't Help Others in Need
Today, I want to discuss the "guilt" that HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) often face, especially when they can't help others in need. We'll explore why this guilt occurs and how to manage it.
The Consequences of Parents Not Accepting Their Children as They Are
Parents often wish for their children to lead better lives, and when they perceive that their children's actions do not align with this ideal, they may become concerned and try to steer them in what they believe to be the right direction.
How to Maximize Your Potential
In life, many people strive to maximize their potential, and this goal is deeply connected to experiencing happiness. Here, we will explore three key points on how to achieve this.
Kintsugi and Self-Acceptance
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery, using gold or silver powder to beautifully mend the broken parts. It symbolizes not just repair but also the acceptance of damage as beauty, finding new value in it.
What You Can Do to Feel Happy
In modern society, we often feel a vague sense of anxiety by focusing on the unchangeable past or the yet-to-happen future amidst our busy lives.
The relationship between HSPs and non-HSPs, and orchids and dandelions.
HSPs are highly sensitive and react strongly to environmental changes and other people’s emotions. On the other hand, non-HSPs are less affected by environmental changes