Canse Karatas (MBACP) , BACP

Canse Karatas (MBACP) is an experienced psychotherapist who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life challenges. She combines clinical training with a holistic, relational approach to help clients process difficult emotions, understand repeating patterns and move toward more fulfilling ways of living. Canse trained with a BA (Hons) in Psychology specialising in Clinical studies and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy - MBACP - which indicates professional membership and adherence to ethical standards, and she carries insurance and an Enhanced DBS check.

Her background includes experience across community mental health services, inpatient units and crisis intervention, plus work in a DBT-focused therapeutic community supporting women with personality-related diagnoses and dissociative presentations. That breadth of practice informs a flexible, integrative style rooted in humanistic, relational and psychodynamic influences, with creative elements when they suit the client. Canse pays attention to how attachment, past trauma and interpersonal patterns shape current difficulties, while also supporting practical change such as goal-setting, coping skills and career or relationship decisions.

She has delivered mental health awareness events, contributed written pieces to global publications, and continues to engage with professional peers and projects. Canse offers therapy for a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, self-esteem, eating and intimacy-related issues, bipolar and mood disorders, and multicultural or identity-related matters. She is committed to her own ongoing development and aims to provide empathetic, nonjudgmental support. Messages are typically answered within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays, and she accepts both local and international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy, trust and emotional regulation. It helps people understand recurring relational dynamics and develop more secure ways of connecting. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing painful or overwhelming experiences so they have less influence on daily life - it often includes careful, paced work to reduce distress and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship itself - the therapist offers empathy, acceptance and genuine engagement so clients can explore feelings, clarify goals and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Canse takes a collaborative stance to identify what fits each person. She will discuss different methods, adapt techniques to individual needs and revisit the plan as therapy progresses so the focus reflects the client’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging make it easier to access therapy from different locations and schedules. These options support continuity of care, allow flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits, and make it possible to maintain steady progress without needing to travel to appointments.