Ilkay Alici, BACP

Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress and a wide range of other concerns. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage difficult feelings and find clearer ways forward.

Ilkay keeps sessions focused and respectful. She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and listens for what matters most to each person. Conversations may include looking at thought patterns, practising simple mindfulness exercises, or trying new ways of responding to stressful situations.

Her clinical approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. That means the work can be exploratory and accepting, while also making space for concrete techniques to ease symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.

Ilkay holds a Master of Science in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She brings 14 years of experience to her practice and adapts her style to fit different needs and goals.

Sessions are offered in English and Turkish and can be arranged for people living in different countries. Ilkay aims to help people build more manageable routines, stronger personal boundaries and improved ways of relating to others.

Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set priorities together and review progress as therapy moves forward.

How Ilkay’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance so people can talk openly about what matters to them, which can help with relationship problems, grief and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve sleeping and concentration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ilkay will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative way means the plan can be adjusted as issues change or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues; phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between appointments or to use therapy without being on camera. These options help people maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and access a therapist who speaks English or Turkish across different locations.