Cigdem Berrett
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About me
Hello and welcome.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
In individual therapy, I work with people experiencing heightened anxiety, low self-worth, and low mood, supporting them in becoming more grounded, self-accepting, and connected to themselves.
In couples therapy, I work with couples through relationship challenges, including high conflict, communication difficulties, and affairs, helping them build mutual understanding, healthier communication, trust, and harmony in their relationships.
In our sessions, I will work with you to explore aspects of yourself (thoughts, feelings, patterns etc.) or your life with a fresh perspective so that you can find a way forward. Therapy provides an excellent platform to do this, where you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Whether you are seeking support for emotional well-being, personal growth, or deeper connections in your relationships, I'd love to hear from you.
Where
Currently, I offer sessions from two locations; Braintree and Colchester. Both locations offer peaceful and welcoming spaces. Additionally, I offer online sessions.
Experience
I am an experienced therapist and provided counselling and psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including charitable organisations and the NHS, and have experience of working with people (18+) from diverse backgrounds.
Some of the issues I have helped people with in the past include:
- relationship issues
- anxiety
- depression and low mood
- low self-esteem
- life transitions (becoming a parent, changing jobs, retirement, relocation, children leaving home etc.)
- stress management
- grief and loss
- trauma and trust issues
- unresolved childhood experiences
In addition, I have special interests in neurodivergence, low self-esteem and attachment.
My approach
My therapeutic approach is underpinned by Transactional Analysis. Transactional Analysis is a versatile, widely recognised and efficient approach to therapy that improves both individual and social well-being. It focuses on in-depth understanding of ourselves and our interactions with others. It is particularly valuable in situations involving conflict, confusion, emotional overwhelm and unmet needs.
My style is collaborative and focused on the here-and-now while paying attention to past and present relational experiences. We will work together to identify what is going on for you, some of the patterns that might be standing in the way of you achieving your full potential, and your strengths.
I am passionate about psychological and emotional wellbeing. I believe that we all have the capacity for positive change and personal growth. I adopt an empathic and respectful approach while offering gentle challenges.
Length and format of therapy
I offer short, medium/long-term therapy depending on your needs and preference. When therapy is short-term, we might focus on an issue that is at the forefront of your mind. Or you may wish to work long-term to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships.
What happens in our first meeting?
At our first session, we can discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and how we might work together. Understanding your expectations, aims and hopes from the therapy process is important.
Next steps
If you're considering working with me, please feel free to reach out via text, email, or phone call.
I understand that it may be daunting to begin therapy, so I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone call, which can be booked at https://www.cigdemberrett.com.
For more information, please visit my website or please reach out to make an appointment.
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Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Middlesex University)
- Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
- Clinical Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA-P)
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
Professional Membership:
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), Full Registered Member
- International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis (IARTA)
- Public liability insurance
- ICO Registered
- DBS checked
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
If you are looking to fund the sessions through your health insurance, I am a psychotherapist recognised by AXA Health.
When I work
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Further information
I practice from Braintree and Colchester. Both locations offer safe, calm and welcoming spaces which are easily accessible from Halstead, Sudbury, Coggeshall, Chelmsford, Colchester, Dunmow and other nearby places.
There is free onsite parking available in Braintree. If you are coming by train, there is a walk of approximately 10 mins from the mainline station.
My Colchester practice is in the city centre. There is no parking available at the premises; however, there are a number of public car parks nearby.
