Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and issues around jealousy. She names trauma, self-esteem, depression and addictions among the concerns she supports. Dilek also works with clients facing grief, intimacy difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and the many life changes that can feel overwhelming.

She takes a humanistic, client-centred approach. Sessions begin with an initial meeting to talk about personal history, family background and important life events. That first conversation helps decide whether short-term, focused work or longer-term counselling will be most useful.

Dilek describes therapy as a space to notice patterns, clarify identity and practise different ways of relating to others. She aims to offer empathy and a non-judgemental atmosphere. The focus is on helping people recognise what has been helpful so far and what they may wish to change.

After the initial session, she normally recommends at least weekly meetings. Short-term work is typically around six to 12 weeks for planned goals. Longer-term counselling is an option when people want to examine deeper patterns and histories.

Her training includes an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London, a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and CPCAB certificates at Levels 2 and 3. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting. It can help people understand patterns of closeness, abandonment fears and trust in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person's experience in the room, with the counsellor reflecting and listening to help clarify feelings and choices. This approach suits people seeking a respectful, non-directive space to talk. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to test new ways of thinking and acting when anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and past attempts and then suggest ways to proceed. That decision is collaborative and can change as the relationship develops.

Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and avoids travel time so people can use counselling alongside everyday commitments.