Aysegul Ozen, BACP

Aysegul Ozen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes. She uses a straightforward, compassionate style and aims to help clients find practical ways to cope. Aysegul names compassion and kindness as guiding values in her work.

She has three years' clinical experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Before moving into counselling she spent over 15 years working in multinational companies and international roles, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and an MBA. That background informs a practical, problem-solving approach in sessions.

Aysegul has worked with people facing grief, parenting pressures, relationship strain and career uncertainty. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and the stresses of immigration. Her focus includes women's concerns and issues common to young adults.

Her sessions aim to recognise strengths and build small, achievable steps. She encourages clients to experiment with new ways of thinking and coping, and to practice skills between meetings. Where useful, she draws on techniques shown to help anxiety and mood concerns.

Outside work she keeps balance through yoga, cycling and walks in nature. Aysegul describes her own path into counselling as a long transition from corporate roles to mentoring and volunteering, which shaped how she supports people now. She invites curious, motivated people to begin a conversation about what matters to them.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care

Aysegul uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and managing distress. One common approach involves breaking problems into manageable steps and teaching coping skills for anxiety and low mood, which helps people handle day-to-day stressors. Another approach emphasises recognising unhelpful thinking patterns and trying alternative ways of thinking to reduce guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and adapt techniques over time. Together they review what is working and try different strategies if needed, so the plan stays relevant to the person’s life.

Online therapy offers flexible routes to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps the work, while phone calls can be easier when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit ongoing support, brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel commitments and to keep momentum between sessions.