Seyma Gungor

I am a qualified Mental Health Counsellor / Psychotherapist, and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I am also a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have an MSc degree in Mental Health Counselling and a B.A. in Psychology from Niagara University, New York. Since moving from the U.S., I have been actively practising in London, UK through providing psychotherapy services for my clients.

I have specialised clinical training and experience in providing counselling treatments for a various mental health problems, behavioural health issues, including addictions. I have provided direct services to clients individually, in groups, in community integration activities, and in the therapeutic milieu. The clientele I have been working with includes adults, children & young adults, and families.

My expertise in mental health primarily includes treatments for a range of mental and behavioural health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal feelings, addictions, substance use issues, and relapse prevention through providing Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Psycho-education, Trauma Counselling. I also have experience in delivering counselling treatment for Anxiety Management, Depression Management, Post Traumatic Stress Management.

My psychotherapy orientation and the intervention techniques that I primarily use are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy. I also utilise Mindfulness-based psychotherapy, the Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational enhancement approach, and Solution-focused therapy depending on the clients' unique needs.

As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to help my clients overcome whatever challenges they may experience in their life. As a mental health professional, I have a strong passion for supporting people to develop an enhanced quality of life and empowering them to become their best selves!