About Me
I am a Manchester-based psychotherapist with extensive experience working with adults in both English and Turkish. I offer face-to-face sessions at my Manchester practice, as well as online therapy for clients in the UK and around the world. I support people through challenging periods in their lives, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate emotional difficulties and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Sometimes anxiety, stress or depression can make everyday life feel overwhelming. At other times, past experiences, relationship difficulties, perfectionism or the expectations we place on ourselves can leave us feeling exhausted. We may also sense that something in our lives needs to change without knowing where to begin.
I see therapy as a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences without fear of judgement, reconnect with your feelings and understand your needs. My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and existential perspectives. Together, we can explore your experiences, understand what may be keeping you stuck and find a way forward that feels meaningful to you. My aim is not simply to help ease the difficulties you are facing, but also to support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself, discovering your own resources and creating meaningful change in your life.
I offer support with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, grief and trauma. I also recognise the importance of cultural identity, belonging and the challenges that can arise during significant life transitions.
My qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, a degree in Psychotherapy and a Master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Salford.
If you would like to understand yourself better and take a step towards change, please get in touch to explore what working together might look like for you.
Life can be challenging
Our lives are becoming more hectic than ever. While we are presented with countless opportunities in today’s world, we also have to deal with various difficult situations. Whether it’s a deeply troubling life changing event or seemingly small things that add up, it can all be quite overwhelming. And that’s where things can range from occasional unpleasant feelings to quite dark periods of sustained difficulties. This is where you may feel trapped and unsure of how to deal with it. I fully understand that it can be a daunting step for some individuals to seek support and guidance in these areas. But you don’t have to go through it alone.
How I Can Help
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be struggling with something specific, or you may simply feel that something in your life no longer feels right. Whatever brings you here, we can begin by exploring what you are experiencing and what you would like to change.
Anxiety, Overthinking and Stress
When your mind rarely switches off, everyday decisions can become exhausting. I can help you explore anxiety, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety and the patterns of worry or avoidance that may be affecting your life.
Perfectionism, Self-Esteem and Self-Criticism
You may set yourself impossibly high standards, struggle to feel good enough or find it difficult to recognise your own achievements. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, develop self-compassion and build a more balanced relationship with yourself.
Depression, Low Mood and Burnout
Periods of low mood, loss of motivation or emotional exhaustion can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy offers space to understand what you are going through and explore manageable steps towards feeling more engaged with life.
Trauma, Grief and Difficult Life Experiences
Past experiences, bereavement and significant changes can continue to affect how we feel, think and relate to others. Together, we can explore their impact at a pace that feels manageable and work towards greater understanding and emotional stability.
Relationships, Identity and Belonging
Difficulties with boundaries, people-pleasing, relationship patterns or questions about who you are can leave you feeling conflicted or disconnected. I also recognise the emotional complexities of migration, cultural identity and living between different worlds.
You do not need to fit neatly into one category to benefit from therapy. Your experiences are individual, and our work will reflect that.
Therapy Across Languages and Cultures
Our experiences of identity, belonging and relationships are often shaped by the cultures and communities we grow up in, as well as the places we later call home. Living between cultures can bring richness and new perspectives, but it can also create questions about identity, family expectations, belonging and where we feel most ourselves.
As a therapist working in both English and Turkish, I understand the importance of having space to express yourself in the language that feels right for you. For some people, certain feelings and experiences are easier to communicate in their first language; for others, another language may offer a different perspective.
I welcome the opportunity to explore these experiences with you, whether you are navigating migration, cultural expectations, family relationships or a changing sense of identity. You do not have to explain every cultural reference or translate every part of your experience to be understood.
