- Client-centred focus
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Ilkay
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people with relationship problems, anxiety, depression and codependency concerns. She also helps those coping with trauma, grief, parenting stress, addictions and career strain. Ilkay works with clients in English and Turkish and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice.
Ilkay aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building practical skills and recognising strengths. She uses straightforward language and keeps the pace set by each person.
Her approach draws on client-centred methods to prioritise the client’s perspective. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used when helpful to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Mindfulness techniques are offered to manage stress and reduce reactivity.
Ilkay holds an MSc in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown as BACP on her profile.
People can explore short-term goals or work on longer-term change depending on their needs. Sessions are shaped around practical steps, self-reflection and learning new ways to cope with difficult situations.
Ilkay describes the first meeting as an opportunity to get a clear picture of what matters and to agree simple next steps. She encourages questions and stays focused on what the client wants to achieve.
How Ilkay uses counselling approaches online
Client-centred therapy puts the client's perspective first and encourages honest, respectful listening. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or understand about relationships and emotions.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It offers clear tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours for anxiety, low mood or codependency patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple exercises to reduce stress and reactivity. These practices can help with sleep, anger and daily coping by bringing attention back to the present moment.
Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will talk through the options with the client and adapt methods to fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. Together they decide whether to focus on short practical goals or deeper emotional work.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care while balancing other commitments.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Ilkay supports people with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, codependency and a broad range of other concerns such as trauma, grief, parenting stress, addictions and career problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is calm and non-judgemental, focusing on listening first and then offering practical steps. Sessions combine exploring feelings with skills and strategies chosen together.
What background and experience does she have?
Ilkay has 14 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist and holds an MSc in Psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.