Seyma Gungor, BACP

Seyma Gungor draws on a blend of person-centred and cognitive approaches to help people make practical changes in their lives. She is a BACP member and has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counselling, and she works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Seyma uses straightforward language and focuses on steps clients can take between sessions.

Seyma has practised in the United Kingdom after training and working in the United States. She has five years of experience providing individual and group support across community and therapeutic settings. That background includes work with people facing addictions, trauma, bipolar disorder, grief and co-occurring conditions.

Her day-to-day approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, with elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential ideas and mindfulness. She adapts methods to the person in front of her, combining practical coping skills with discussions about meaning and relationships.

Seyma offers help with intimacy-related issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, parenting and blended family challenges. She also supports people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of cancer.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Seyma asks about current struggles, then works with people to set small, achievable goals. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted to reflect what is helpful.

She speaks English and Turkish, and sees clients in the United Kingdom as well as internationally. Prospective clients are invited to use the platform process to be matched and to arrange an initial session.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current trust and intimacy. It can help people who struggle with attachment, abandonment fears or intense conflict in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches concrete techniques for managing anxiety, depression and unhelpful behaviour. Clients learn practical exercises to try between sessions and review what works.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions and rebuild stronger emotional connections. It is often used when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Seyma will explore your needs, goals and preferences with you and propose methods to try. The decision about which way to work is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity of care for people who are living or travelling abroad. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt worksheets, mindful practices and CBT exercises to an online format so progress continues between appointments.