Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu is an experienced humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist with nine years of practice supporting people through relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings postgraduate training in psychology and therapeutic counselling to her work, including an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London, a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and CPCAB Level 3 and Level 2 certificates in counselling studies and skills.

She emphasises the ways people relate to others as central to understanding how they make sense of their world, and she works with clients to explore boundaries, identity, and recurring life patterns. Dilek encourages clients to notice what has been helpful in their lives and to consider which behaviours or perspectives they might change to move toward their goals. Her approach honours each person as they are, offering an equal and respectful therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and non-judgemental listening.

In an initial session she will review relevant personal history - family background, education, work, significant relationships, and life events - and assess current wellbeing, social supports, and practical circumstances. Following that assessment, clients may choose short-term focused work of around 6 to 12 weeks or longer-term counselling for deeper exploration. Sessions are typically offered at least once per week, and she welcomes people from all walks of life who are ready to engage in the process of learning and personal growth.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Dilek draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and expectations in relationships; this work can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and repeated conflict cycles. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a supportive, non-judgemental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her practice, providing structured ways to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Dilek will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the blend of approaches as therapy progresses so that the work remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care during life changes, and let therapists and registered professionals focus on the therapeutic relationship and the goals clients bring to their work.