Counsellor profile
Ilkay Alici, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 397134
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Turkish
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Ilkay
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, stress and anxiety, and issues like codependency, grief and parenting worries. Sessions are offered in English and Turkish and she accepts international clients.
Ilkay uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help clients name what is hard. She listens for patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or being overwhelmed by another person’s moods. From there she helps people try small, practical steps to change how they relate and protect their own needs.
Her practice draws on client-centred work that focuses on what the client brings to the room. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep difficulties going. Mindfulness-based approaches are brought in to help with stress, anxiety and staying present when emotions feel strong.
Sessions may cover communication skills, boundary-setting, coping with grief, or strategies for managing panic and low mood. Ilkay also supports people dealing with body image, commitment worries, ADHD-related challenges and caregiver stress. She works with both individuals and couples when that is part of a client’s plan.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Clients can expect straightforward discussion, regular review of progress and homework choices when helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions are used
Ilkay combines client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to support people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief and codependency patterns. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and priorities, helping them speak about what matters and reflect on their choices. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical experiments and small changes to test out new ways of responding. Mindfulness practice involves simple attention and breathing exercises that can reduce reactivity and help with stress regulation.Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapy. Ilkay will work with each client to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the precise session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time after work. It can also allow sessions when someone is living abroad. Talk with Ilkay about practical arrangements so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, codependency and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining client-centred listening with practical CBT exercises and mindfulness tools.
How long has she practised?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Please confirm session arrangements before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.