Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and grief. She also supports those dealing with intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, career uncertainty, bipolar challenges, ADHD and life changes. Dilek works with concerns linked to family and attachment, including abandonment, adoption and blended family issues.

Dilek uses a humanistic, person-focused way of working. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly. Sessions begin by looking at what matters most now and how past relationships shape current patterns.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and vocational counselling diplomas. Dilek is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She has practised for nine years and draws on that experience when planning sessions.

In an initial meeting she asks about personal history, family, work and significant life events. This helps set goals and decide whether short-term focused work or longer-term exploration will be more useful. Sessions are normally at least once a week if both decide to continue.

Practically, Dilek blends attachment-based ideas with client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises when helpful. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes and build greater self-awareness over time.

People who engage and commit to the process are welcomed. Dilek encourages gradual learning and development so clients can remove obstacles and move towards the life they want.

How Dilek blends therapy approaches for online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses. It helps people who notice repeated trust or boundary problems and supports change by exploring connection and safety in relationships.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. It prioritises the client’s goals and pace, offering empathy and acceptance to help people feel heard and to explore what they want to change.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, offers practical steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep and some addiction-related difficulties because it gives clear strategies to practise between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit around busy days, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messages suit people who prefer writing. These options help people access therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping sessions practical and consistent.