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Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Warm, practical counselling for parenting and relationships

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Years in practice
9
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Dilek

Dilek Nakiboglu helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood or struggling with parenting demands. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem or motivation. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people notice patterns and make small changes that feel manageable.

Dilek begins by hearing your story and what you want to change. She asks about family, work, health and important life events to build a clear picture.

Background and approach

Sessions are set up so you can decide whether you want short-term focused work or longer, deeper exploration. Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening. That means she pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions, while offering a respectful and non-judgemental space to be heard.

She also uses cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques when they suit your goals. Dilek trained with an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London and holds counselling diplomas at BTEC Level 5 and CPCAB Levels 2 and 3. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions are usually weekly at first, and you choose the pace thereafter. She welcomes people willing to commit to the work and prefers to agree together whether to aim for 6-12 weeks of focused work or continue for longer if needed.

Focus areas and approaches

What Dilek works with

Everything Dilek lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dilek helps people with.

Approaches Dilek lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Attachment and practical therapies delivered online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape the way you connect and set boundaries now; it helps when current relationships feel difficult or you notice repeating patterns. Client-centred counselling emphasises being heard without judgement and allows you to set the pace and focus of each session. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offer concrete exercises to try between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to your goals and preferences, and can adjust the focus as you learn what helps most. This makes sessions feel practical and relevant to your day-to-day life.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between appointments. These choices give flexibility to fit therapy around parenting, work and other commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about Dilek

What concerns does Dilek support?

Dilek works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addictions and self-esteem problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, non-judgemental and person-centred. She listens closely to your experience and helps you identify patterns and small steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of practice working with people on a range of life and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MSc in Psychology, BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and CPCAB Level 2 and 3 certificates. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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