About me
Cigdem Tas: Journey Toward Growth & Wellbeing
(BSc, Advanced Dip. Existential/Phenomenological Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Associate Lecturer, Group Facilitator, Project Leader, Writer, Dancer, BACP acc member, EMDR Academy member)
“Be real, dream in reality.” - Chide Chido Haiko New Born
I am Cigdem, a neurodivergent, multicultural, and bilingual therapist working in both English and Turkish.
I understand what it feels like to not quite fit in. If you feel stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by life’s complexities, I offer a space where you will feel heard, safe, and free from judgment. Whether you need short-term practical tools or a deeper exploration of long-standing patterns, I am here to help you reconnect with your authentic self.
My Approach: Clinical Depth Meets Creative Wisdom
With over 27 years of experience, my work is relational, trauma-informed, and integrative. I believe that the body is our first and last home-it often expresses truths that words cannot reach.
As a lifelong student of dance (Flamenco), singing, and writing, I have learned that healing isn’t just something we think; it is something we feel, move, and live.
I draw on a diverse clinical toolkit tailored to you:
- Evidence-Based: CBT, EMDR, and ACT.
- Deep Exploration: Existential, Phenomenological, and Brief Dynamic Therapy.
- Creative & Embodied: Movement, drama, and creative writing to process emotion through rhythm and breath.
How I Can Help
- I support individuals, couples, and professionals navigating:
- Emotional Resilience: Anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
- Self & Identity: Self-esteem, neurodiversity, and life purpose.
- Connections: Relationship challenges, attachment, and family dynamics.
- Professional Support: Clinical supervision and mentoring for practitioners.
Session Details
- Format: Online, phone, or in-person (London).
- Duration: 50 minutes (Extended sessions available for multi-modality work).
- Languages: English and Turkish.
- Fees: Discussed individually; payable in advance.
Your First Step
Pain may be inevitable, but you do not have to suffer in isolation. Together, we can build the strategies you need to create a life that feels balanced, resilient, and meaningful.
Take the first step today. I offer flexible daytime and evening appointments to suit your pace.
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR Therapy
- Prof. Certificate in Supervision and Leadership/Group Facilitation
- PG Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy
- PG Certificate in CBT
- BSc in Psychology
Other Trainings
- Debriefing Training (fortnightly for 6 months) by TPA (Turkish Psychologists Association)
- Psychological Support Methods by TPA
- Strategic Family Therapy
- Trauma and CBT Training
- Programme planning and For Homeless people and Drug Users
- Rorschach Exert System
- CBT with Psychosis Module 1 and 2
- ASIST
- MERIDEN (Interventional family support training for Psychosis)
- Problem Gambling Trainings
- Tree of Life Training
- Advanced Problem Gambling Training
- Working with the Domestic Violence Survivors Training
- Motivational interview training
- Certificate in ACT (Acceptance and Compassion Therapies)
- Online Counselling
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
From £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
CLINICAL FEE SCHEDULE (2026)
Individual Therapy & Assessment
Initial Clinical Assessment | £150 (60 minutes)
Individual Standard Session | £150 (50 minutes)Applies to standard talking therapy, CBT, ACT, and integrative counselling.
Specialist Trauma & EMDR Services
Specialist Trauma / EMDR Session | £180 (50 minutes)
Extended EMDR Processing Session | £250 (75–90 minutes)Recommended for deep trauma reprocessing work.
Relationship & Group Services
Couples & Relationship Therapy | £200 (60 minutes)
Group Therapy Facilitation | £50 per person (60–90 minutes)
Prepaid Multi-Session Blocks
6-Session Standard Individual Block | £900 (Paid in advance)
6-Session Trauma / EMDR Block | £1,080 (Paid in advance)
PRACTICE POLICIES
Payment Terms: All fees are discussed individually and are payable strictly in advance of the session.
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment, otherwise the full fee remains payable.
Private Health Insurance: Registered provider with major healthcare insurers (including Axa, Bupa and eg). Please confirm authorization codes prior to your initial assessment.
