Accredited BACP Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Qualifications
BA in Guidance and Psychological Counselling
MA in Clinical Psychology & Couples and Family Therapy
Professional body
Accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Registered member of The British Psychological Society
Member of The British Emotionally Focused Therapy Centre (BEFT)
Member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Active member of EMDR Association of Turkey’s Trauma Recovery Group
Member of Turkish Couple and Family Therapy Association (ÇATED)
Board member of Turkish Emotionally Focused Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy Association (DOÇAT)
Areas of Specialization
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Loss/Mourning
Immigration-related issues
Intimacy and relationship challenges
Family of origin issues
Therapeutic Approach
Sedef integrates various psychotherapy modalities into her clinical practice, including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Systemic Therapy Approaches. She also has training in psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Her work is deeply grounded in creating a nurturing and compassionate environment for clients to explore their inner wounds and work towards healing.
About Me
With a strong belief in the power of self-awareness, Sedef’s personal and professional experiences have reinforced the importance of recognizing and addressing our wounded parts. She is passionate about helping clients create a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, offering a safe space for emotional healing and growth. Sedef is particularly interested in the “person of the therapist” and strives to use self-mastery to work more effectively with her clients. Her approach is grounded in compassion and empathy, which she believes are essential to the therapeutic process.
Experience
Sedef has a broad range of experience working in Turkey and the UK. In Turkey, she provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy in several psychotherapy centres. She has led workshops for couples, parents, and counsellors, and has volunteered for various NGOs and psycho-social support projects. Sedef has also worked with private schools, providing teacher training and supervision to school counsellors and psychologists. Between 2018 and 2020, she taught undergraduate courses in counselling and supervised counselling students. Since 2020, she has been practicing in London, focusing on working with adults, couples, and adult families.
Languages Spoken
Turkish
English
Availability
Both in person and online
Contact Information
To arrange a booking, please email connect@umattercounselling.org or contact the main office on their landline.