- BACP member
- Speaks English and Turkish
- Accepts international clients
About Ilkay
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 14 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns. She speaks English and Turkish and accepts international clients.
Ilkay listens without judgement and aims to make the first steps easier. She offers a calm, steady space for people to talk through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress and issues around identity and sexuality. She also works with practical problems such as sleep, eating, anger and coping with major life changes.
Her approach mixes client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practice. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person, notice thinking and behaviour patterns, and use simple grounding or breathing techniques when needed. Sessions are conversational and collaborative - the person sets goals and Ilkay helps shape steps towards them.
She has experience over many areas that can affect day-to-day life, including abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiving stress, and compassion fatigue. Ilkay aims to help people rebuild self-esteem, improve communication and find ways to manage strong emotions.
Practical matters such as scheduling are handled through the Start Therapy flow on the site. The process asks a few questions to match needs and then allows booking according to the therapist's availability.
How CBT, client-centred work and mindfulness translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's pace. Online talks use the same open, non-judgemental stance to help people explore feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers simple experiments and home tasks to build new patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short grounding and breathing practices that help reduce rumination and bring attention back to the present moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process can include adjusting exercises, shortening tasks, or mixing approaches to suit what actually helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around work or family commitments. They also permit using brief check-ins, written worksheets and mindfulness practices between longer sessions to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ilkay help with?
She supports people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions are conversational, focusing on what the person wants to achieve while using practical tools and reflection.
How much experience does she have?
Ilkay has 14 years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.