Seyma Gungor, BACP

Seyma Gungor is a counsellor who uses attachment-based and client-centred methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She draws on five years of clinical experience and a BACP registration to support people working through grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges linked to health and chronic conditions.

She aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can talk about what matters most. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships, practical ways to cope day to day, and building small changes that feel manageable. Seyma listens for the values and goals that guide each person and works to make therapy relevant to everyday life.

Her background includes a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counselling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has practised in the United Kingdom after moving from the United States and has experience offering one-to-one therapy, group work and community-based activities.

Seyma draws on several approaches when tailoring therapy. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with thought and behaviour patterns, while emotionally-focused and existential ideas are used when exploring relationships and life meaning. Mindfulness and motivational strategies are brought in when they fit a client's needs.

She offers therapy in English and Turkish and accepts international clients. Prospective clients are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people name and change how they relate to others; it can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues. Client-centred therapy offers a calm, non-judgemental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to clarify values and goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Seyma works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. Early sessions are used to agree on priorities and practical steps, and the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The original profile lists online counselling and telephone counselling alongside face-to-face work, but session formats can vary over time, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work while living abroad, since she accepts international clients.