BACP

Alev Butun , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Alev

Alev Butun is a UK-based therapist with 8 years of professional experience and BACP membership, which indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, struggles with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and symptoms of depression. Her approach emphasizes treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting the conversation and care plan to match individual needs and circumstances.

Alev encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support throughout that process. She aims to create a collaborative space where goals are clarified and practical steps are developed to promote greater well-being and a more fulfilling life. Her practice focuses on tailoring interventions so that each plan reflects a client’s unique situation and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Alev Butun

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where clients lead the conversation and explore their feelings and goals. This approach helps people who need support building self-understanding, confidence, and motivation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical techniques for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations with curiosity rather than judgment, which can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that develop from past experiences and relationships to increase awareness of how these patterns influence current behavior and emotional life; it can be helpful for issues like recurring relationship difficulties or persistent feelings of emptiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alev collaborates with each client to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods to find the best fit. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Alev is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Alev Butun have?

She has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Alev Butun a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Alev Butun provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Alev Butun located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Alev Butun as my therapist?

You can work with Alev through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alev Butun work with international clients?

Alev Butun does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alev Butun cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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