Name: Betul Tatar
Price range: £85.00 per session

About me

I am a qualified counsellor and Lecturer in Psychology. I offer counselling sessions in London Bridge, Soho, and online. My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor evidence-based therapies to individual needs by drawing on my knowledge of psychodynamic therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and mindfulness. I have worked with people experiencing a broad range of mental health difficulties, including:

Depression
Anxiety and panic attacks
Stress
OCD
Low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties, past and current
Burnout and work-related stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement
Disordered eating
Trauma

I believe that counselling has the potential to be transformative when experiencing these difficulties. I also believe that counselling is not only reserved for times of distress. It can be a space to navigate life transitions and to gain deeper knowledge of one’s self and values.

How I work

My practice is rooted in my commitment to offer a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space that facilitates reduced psychological distress and an enhanced sense of wellbeing. Our work may be more exploratory or solution-focused depending on needs and preferences, yet it will always have an underlying relational emphasis. This may allow us to use our therapeutic relationship as a mirror to understand how you relate to yourself and others.

I offer short-term, long-term, and open-ended counselling, considering the nature of your concerns and needs. I believe that counselling is a collaborative endeavour; we bring together your self-knowledge with my personal and clinical knowledge to generate meaningful understanding, insight and growth.

When and where I work

I have availability on Tuesdays (daytime and evening) and Saturdays (daytime only). I offer in-person and online sessions on both those days. My practice is based in London Bridge.

Next steps

Please get in touch with me to arrange a free 15-minute consultation session. This will give us an opportunity to explore your needs, and to assess whether I am the right practitioner to support you at this time.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as a counsellor. I work in line with the BACP professional and ethical standards. I also hold a research doctorate (PhD) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow where I studied brief mindfulness-based strategies for regulating food cravings. My academic background allows me to understand and critically evaluate the evidence base for a range of therapies. I then integrate this knowledge into my clinical practice.

I have worked in a range of clinical settings, including charities, university counselling services (University of Oxford, University of Reading), and NHS secondary care (eating disorders). I remain committed to my ongoing professional development. For example, I am currently in the final year of my doctoral training in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) at the University of Roehampton.