Gullu Cicek , BACP

Gullu Cicek is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) counsellor who brings a warm, thoughtful approach to conversations about stress, anxiety and relationships. She works from the United Kingdom and speaks English and Turkish. Her style is gentle and patient, and she focuses on helping people feel heard and understood.

Gullu pays attention to personal history, family dynamics and cultural background. She believes these factors shape how someone sees themselves and connects with others. In sessions she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour that cause strain or low self-esteem.

Her work often centres on practical, day-to-day concerns such as parenting pressures, family conflict, fertility worries, and the stress of ageing. She also supports people facing difficult relationship moments like divorce, separation, or communication breakdowns. Gullu is mindful of issues linked to attachment, codependency and control problems.

The approach is collaborative. Gullu invites clients to explore experiences at a comfortable pace. Conversations aim to build self-awareness, strengthen coping strategies and find clearer ways of relating to others.

Sessions can use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that suit their schedule. Gullu does not take international clients; she works with people in the United Kingdom.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online work

Gullu uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building new ways of coping. One common approach involves exploring attachment and family patterns to see how past relationships shape current reactions; this helps with relationship problems, codependency and communication issues. Another approach focuses on practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching straightforward tools to manage tense moments and build resilience.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process allows plans to be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make therapy easier to fit around work and family life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports people who prefer writing between sessions. These options help people access therapy with flexibility while working towards clearer coping and better relationships.