Atakan Karakas , NCPS

Atakan Karakas is a United Kingdom based therapist with seven years of clinical experience who holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional counseling qualification. She practices in English and Turkish and approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support change.

Atakan offers encouragement to those who take the first step toward therapy and aims to create a supportive, empathic space where clients feel heard. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life transitions, tailoring practical strategies to fit individual needs and circumstances. Drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-informed work, she blends structure with warmth to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and address recurring patterns that affect wellbeing.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client’s pace, focusing on realistic, achievable steps while honoring the personal meaning of a client’s experiences. Whether someone seeks short-term support for a specific challenge or guidance through deeper change, Atakan aims to be a steady, practical ally in the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Atakan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility so they can act on what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional safety, supporting people working through intimacy, attachment, or relationship challenges. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; Atakan collaborates with each client to find methods that fit their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is a tailored plan that feels both realistic and meaningful.

Online therapy with Atakan includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints, enabling ongoing work that fits everyday life.