Dilek Nakiboglu , BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu is a BACP counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with issues such as grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, anger and career questions. Dilek welcomes conversations around identity and LGBT concerns, ADHD and managing big life changes. Her approach is humanistic and person-centred. She listens without judgement and aims to build an equal therapeutic relationship. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on noticing the patterns that shape everyday choices and feelings. In early work she reviews personal history and relationships to map current difficulties. That includes family, childhood, schooling, work and significant life events. Clients and she then agree whether to focus on shorter goal-oriented counselling or deeper long-term work. Dilek draws on attachment ideas to look at how past bonds influence present relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioural methods for practical changes and mindfulness to help people manage stress and stay present. Existential perspectives support questions about meaning and identity. She has a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and vocational counselling qualifications including a BTEC Level 5 Diploma and CPCAB certificates. Dilek has nine years of practice and works with people who are willing to commit and engage in the therapeutic process. Sessions are available online in English to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. The first meeting is an initial session to decide priorities and plan next steps together.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional reactions. Online sessions can be used to reflect on patterns in relationships and practice new ways of connecting with others. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance and helping people find their own direction. In remote work this often means the counsellor mirrors concerns, listens deeply and supports clients to explore choices at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. This collaborative process can include mixing approaches over time, for example combining practical CBT-style steps with reflective attachment or person-centred exploration.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue when travel is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and life commitments while still accessing registered or accredited professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to each person's situation.