Burcu Akar

Hello.

Life can be tough at times and none of us are immune to the hardships life can bring.

Sometimes there are events or times in our lives which are particularly difficult and leave lasting marks on us, they can hinder our ability to lead fulfilling lives today long after the events have passed. Things like childhood trauma, divorce, bullying, a serious accident, abuse or loss of a loved one can have this sort of effect. You may be able to pinpoint when things started going downhill and link it with a particular event or experience. Sometimes, however, it can be harder to understand why you feel the way that you do because there may not be a single event or adverse experience you can link things to. Either way what you are feeling is valid.

As a psychodynamic therapist I provide a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space. Pscyhodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences shape who we are today. It aims to uncover the meaning behind the things that are causing you distress such as any symptoms you are experiencing. It also focuses on bringing to your awareness unconscious processes which may be keeping you stuck or unhappy in certain aspects of your life. 

The first session is 50 minutes long and it is an opportunity to decide whether you and I can work together. I usually use the first session to ask you what is going on for you and what has brought you to therapy at this moment in time. The first session is helpful as it can give you a sense of whether this is the right therapy for you. Once we have had a first session you can decide whether you would like to have weekly sessions. 

I work face to face, over Zoom or phone with those aged 18 or over.