About me
A warm welcome,
Why relationships matter? Human survival and well-being depends on social connections and meaningful relationships. Our earliest relationships shape how we connect, trust and feel safe with others. Many of us carry patterns from early relationship into adult life, whether that's feeling anxious about closeness, finding it hard to trust or repeating the same arguments. My attachment informed approach, grounded in person-centred values of empathy, honesty and acceptance, offers a safe space to understand yourself better, join the dots together to see the patterns that form in your life and discover new ways to connect.
For individuals, we'll gently explore how past relationships shape the present, and find new ways of relating to yourself and others.
For couples, we'll notice the cycles you get caught in, understand what's underneath them, and help you find you way back to each other.
Whether you are looking to have an individual therapy or with a partner, you would be at the centre of our work together. I work relationally, so it means that the connection between us is where change can happen.
I work with adults age 18 and over as well as with couples.
I often work with people who feel caught between identities whether that's culture, language, family expectations, or a sense of not quite fitting into one mould.
You might be navigating anxiety, depression, low mood or loss of confidence. Or you might be going through grief, relationship/intimacy issues, family problems or life changes such as miscarriage, pregnancy or parenthood.
Together we'll make sense of what you are experiencing, understand yourself more deeply, and move towards thriving instead of just surviving. I support you on your journey to have a greater empowerment, broader choices and explore new paths towards resolving your challenges.
Human connection is at the heart of my work. I offer a warm, compassionate and safe space where you can speak freely without fear of judgement.
If any of this resonates with you, I am here when you are ready.
For a free 15 minutes initial chat online, please email me nilay@nilaycounselling.co.uk
Spoken languages: English/Turkish
Based in Teddington. We can meet In-Person or Online.
Individual: £70 (50 min session)
Couples: £90 (60 min session)
My Approach
My aim is to support you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, when it's needed gently challenging what might have been in your blind spots. Helping you join the dots between the past and present.
As a therapist, I value collaboration and relational approach. Respecting your autonomy and supporting your growing self-awareness is important to me. I believe that therapy is not effective without trust and openness between myself and my clients.
My work is attachment informed and I integrate range of humanistic approaches, including Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis theories and methods. Because we are all different, by drawing on these approaches, I can adapt the therapy to meet your individual needs. I have continuing professional development in attachment theory, relational and creative approaches.
How to reach out
To get started, please email me nilay@nilaycounselling.co.uk to arrange a free 15 minutes initial chat online.
This is a chance for us to get to know each other. You can share what's brought you to therapy at this point in your life and feel fee to ask me anything about how I work and what my practice involves.
Please allow up to 48 hour for a reply. I will respond as soon as I can.
What to expect on your first session
It is important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. The first session comes with no obligation. It is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and by the end, we can decide together if continuing therapy feels like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling- Middlesex University, Dip. Metanoia Institute, MBACP, BACP Accredited Course
Certificate in Facilitation of Online and Phone Therapy.
Some of Continued Professional Development (CPD) completed
- Working with Couples by Juliet Grayson & Interaction Training Approved by NICP
- Attachment Informed therapy
- Bereavement Awareness
- Mother & Daughter Coaching Training
- Creative Work in Counselling
- Trauma Informed Practice, Supporting Survivors of Trauma
- Working Ethically and Affirmatively with Neurodivergent Clients
I have gained meaningful experience as a volunteer counsellor, supporting clients through a charity based, low-cost counselling services. These are:
- MCPS Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
- Kingston Bereavement Services
- Kingston Women's Centre (currently still volunteering)
Member organisations
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
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Don't see your particular concern listed above? Please get in touch anyway- we can talk it through together and see if I'm the right fit to support you.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
How to reach out
To get started, please email nilay@nilaycounselling.co.uk to arrange a free 15 minutes initial chat online.
This is a chance for us to get to know each other. You can share what's brought you to therapy at this point in your life and feel free to ask me anything about how I work and what my practice involves.
Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply. I will respond as soon as I can.
What to expect on your first session
It is important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. The first session comes with no obligation. It is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and by the end, we can decide together if continuing therapy feels like the right fit for you.
I offer limited places for concession. Please enquire about this with me.
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