Dilek Nakiboglu , BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist who brings a humanistic, relational focus to her work. She emphasizes how patterns in relationships and the ways people set boundaries shape how they make sense of their lives, and she supports clients in exploring those patterns with empathy and non-judgemental care. She believes people have an innate tendency to move toward growth, and she helps them identify what has been helpful so far and which behaviours or perspectives they may wish to change to become the person they want to be.

In sessions she creates an equal therapeutic relationship, offering genuine encounter and acceptance while accompanying clients as they pursue personal goals. Many people find that the impulse to express themselves fully is hidden by defensive strategies; therapy with Dilek focuses on increasing self-awareness, clarifying identity, and removing obstacles that block personal development. Learning and development are viewed as ongoing processes for those open to constructive change.

The initial appointment provides an opportunity to identify areas to work on and to gather a brief personal history, including family background, childhood, schooling, work, significant relationships, and major life events. There is a general assessment of social network and current wellbeing, including housing and work satisfaction. If both parties agree to continue, sessions are ideally held at least once per week. Clients can choose short-term counselling of around 6 to 12 weeks for focused work or longer-term counselling for deeper exploration, with no fixed commitment to a set number of sessions.

Dilek holds an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London and vocational qualifications in therapeutic counselling, including a BTEC Level 5 Diploma and CPCAB certificates. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to recognized professional standards. She welcomes people from all walks of life who are willing to commit and engage in the therapeutic process.